Santa Monica, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Santa Monica | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,507 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5212.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.11% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 46,457 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Santa Monica grew by 20.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 91,545 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santa Monica has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Santa Monica | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,475 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.53% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Santa Monica is about 16% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Santa Monica | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,497,726 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,338 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 28.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Santa Monica is about 53.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,338 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Santa Monica spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Santa Monica | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,895 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 33.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 36,103 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,868 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Santa Monica is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Santa Monica has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Santa Monica | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.92 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Santa Monica has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Santa Monica | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Monica, California.
What is the population of Santa Monica, California?
The population of Santa Monica, California is 89,507, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Santa Monica, California?
The population density of Santa Monica, California is 5212.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Santa Monica, California?
The median household income in Santa Monica, California is $112,475, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Santa Monica, California?
The median home price in Santa Monica, California is $1,497,726, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Monica, California?
The unemployment rate in Santa Monica, California is 6.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.