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South of 101

South of 101

On the Goleta side of Santa Barbara, "South of 101" means the stretch between the freeway and the ocean, with Hollister Avenue as its spine. Hollister was the valley's main through road before the freeway was built, and Old Town Goleta still centers on it. Moving west, you pass the Santa Barbara Airport, the UC Santa Barbara campus and Isla Vista, and Goleta Beach County Park, and the far west end runs to Ellwood and the Bacara Resort. Much of the housing came after World War II, and the mix today includes single-family neighborhoods, townhomes and condominiums.

Daily life is practical and close to the water. Goleta Beach is a local favorite for walks and picnics, and the Ellwood Mesa Open Space and Sperling Preserve covers 137 acres of bluff trails, eucalyptus groves and one of the area's best-known monarch butterfly overwintering sites. UCSB and the area's technology and research employers are close by, and Santa Barbara is an easy drive east. This side of the freeway suits a wide range of buyers, including first-time buyers, university and tech professionals, and downsizers who want to be near the beach. Sellers benefit from a deep, steady pool of local demand.

Overview for South of 101, CA

18,274 people live in South of 101, where the median age is 43.1 and the average individual income is $68,940. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,274

Total Population

43.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$68,940

Average individual Income

Around South of 101, CA

There's plenty to do around South of 101, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

11
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including In-N-Out Burger, Rye Restaurant, and Entenmann's-Oroweat Baking.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
In-N-Out Burger Logo
Dining · $ 0.77 miles 329 reviews 3.9/5 stars
Dining 0.82 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.87 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Gold Medal Wine Club Logo
Dining 0.87 miles 9 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Shopping 0.52 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Shopping 0.64 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 26-3794

$3,749,000

7702 Kestrel Lane, GOLETA, CA 93117
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,229 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-3680

$899,000

7034 Marymount Way, GOLETA, CA 93117
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,054 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-2197

$2,995,000

5048 Via Lara Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
5 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,723 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
MLS® 26-3724

$3

289 Coromar Drive, GOLETA, CA 93117
4,050 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-3410

$1,175,000

6713 Calle Koral, GOLETA, CA 93117
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,624 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-3479

$299,000

520 Pine Avenue Spc 1, GOLETA, CA 93117
2 Beds 2 Baths 773 Sq.Ft.
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Demographics and Employment Data for South of 101, CA

Population Households Employment

South of 101 has 6,493 households, with an average household size of 2.74. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South of 101 do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,274 people call South of 101 home. The population density is 2,246 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,274

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.1 years

Median Age

53 / 47%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,493

Total Households

2.74

Average Household Size

$68,940

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in South of 101, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby South of 101. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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South of 101

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