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Santa Monica, California

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Population in 2022: 89,947 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.0%
 
Males: 42,363  (47.1%)
Females: 47,584  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

43.3 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 90401, 90403, 90404.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $110,030 (it was $50,714 in 2000)
Santa Monica:

$110,030
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $86,377 (it was $42,874 in 2000)

Santa Monica city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: over $1,000,000 (it was $479,200 in 2000)
Santa Monica:

over $1,000,000
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000; townhouses or other attached units: over $1,000,000; in 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 3-to-4-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 5-or-more-unit structures: over $1,000,000; mobile homes: $321,025

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,157.

March 2022 cost of living index in Santa Monica: 161.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.5%
(10.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.8% for Black residents, 10.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.0% for American Indian residents, 12.6% for other race residents, 9.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Santa Monica, CA (2022)
    • 53,05059.0%White alone
    • 17,77119.8%Hispanic
    • 6,9067.7%Asian alone
    • 5,5876.2%Black alone
    • 5,5536.2%Two or more races
    • 5210.6%Other race alone
    • 3140.3%American Indian alone
    • 2490.3%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 62 registered sex offenders living in Santa Monica, California as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Santa Monica is 1,492 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Santa Monica by year

Type

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2020

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		3
(3.4)		1
(1.1)		1
(1.1)		2
(2.2)		7
(7.6)		0
(0.0)		1
(1.1)		2
(2.1)		3
(3.2)		7
(7.6)		3
(3.3)		1
(1.1)		3
(3.4)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		14
(15.9)		12
(13.4)		24
(26.4)		23
(25.2)		27
(29.2)		30
(32.2)		42
(44.8)		40
(42.6)		54
(58.1)		60
(64.7)		40
(43.7)		38
(42.0)		43
(48.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		162
(184.0)		167
(186.1)		129
(142.1)		151
(165.5)		120
(129.7)		120
(128.8)		172
(183.4)		189
(201.2)		241
(259.3)		278
(300.0)		247
(269.6)		167
(184.6)		228
(254.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		214
(243.1)		212
(236.2)		215
(236.8)		219
(240.1)		170
(183.8)		188
(201.8)		230
(245.2)		244
(259.8)		407
(437.9)		452
(487.7)		374
(408.2)		335
(370.3)		491
(548.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		512
(581.6)		413
(460.2)		483
(532.0)		586
(642.4)		573
(619.5)		535
(574.3)		660
(703.7)		623
(663.3)		648
(697.3)		662
(714.3)		577
(629.8)		931
(1,029)		665
(742.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		2,578
(2,928)		2,541
(2,832)		2,300
(2,533)		2,634
(2,888)		2,806
(3,034)		2,314
(2,484)		2,953
(3,148)		3,180
(3,386)		3,462
(3,725)		3,835
(4,138)		3,143
(3,430)		2,530
(2,796)		2,823
(3,153)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		264
(299.9)		166
(185.0)		188
(207.1)		178
(195.1)		165
(178.4)		177
(190.0)		221
(235.6)		236
(251.3)		264
(284.1)		235
(253.6)		244
(266.3)		391
(432.2)		569
(635.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		26
(29.5)		26
(29.0)		7
(7.7)		10
(11.0)		21
(22.7)		19
(20.4)		24
(25.6)		17
(18.1)		25
(26.9)		21
(22.7)		19
(20.7)		59
(65.2)		67
(74.8)
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City-data.com crime index in Santa Monica, CA

Crime rate in Santa Monica detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 358 (206 officers - 185 male; 21 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.29
California average:

2.30
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Ancestries: European (8.7%), Iranian (4.6%), English (4.6%), Italian (4.1%), Irish (4.0%), American (3.9%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 101 feet

Land area: 8.26 square miles.

Population density: 10,888 people per square mile   (high).

Santa Monica, California map

20,155 residents are foreign born (8.1% Asia, 6.0% Europe, 5.5% Latin America).

This city:

22.4%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $10,001 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $10,001 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Los Angeles, CA (7.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Marina del Rey, CA (1.8 miles ),
Culver City, CA (2.2 miles ),
Beverly Hills, CA (2.4 miles ),
Ladera Heights, CA (2.6 miles ),
Los Angeles, CA (2.7 miles ),
West Hollywood, CA (2.8 miles ),
View Park-Windsor Hills, CA (2.8 miles ),
El Segundo, CA (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 34.02 N, Longitude: 118.48 W

Santa Monica nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): Dogtown, Home of the Homeless, People's Republic of Santa Monica

Daytime population change due to commuting: +48,220 (+53.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 25,788 (53.7%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 310

Distribution of median household income in Santa Monica, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Santa Monica, CA in 2022

Property values in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica satellite photo by USGS

Santa Monica tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 64 buildings, average cost: $768,400
  • 2021: 77 buildings, average cost: $775,800
  • 2020: 69 buildings, average cost: $753,200
  • 2019: 74 buildings, average cost: $828,700
  • 2018: 69 buildings, average cost: $849,200
  • 2017: 66 buildings, average cost: $899,700
  • 2016: 48 buildings, average cost: $667,100
  • 2015: 51 buildings, average cost: $631,700
  • 2014: 41 buildings, average cost: $709,500
  • 2013: 29 buildings, average cost: $638,800
  • 2012: 17 buildings, average cost: $634,900
  • 2011: 27 buildings, average cost: $565,100
  • 2010: 22 buildings, average cost: $633,200
  • 2009: 30 buildings, average cost: $797,300
  • 2008: 42 buildings, average cost: $584,600
  • 2007: 46 buildings, average cost: $525,500
  • 2006: 34 buildings, average cost: $614,700
  • 2005: 70 buildings, average cost: $381,600
  • 2004: 49 buildings, average cost: $439,100
  • 2003: 50 buildings, average cost: $519,000
  • 2002: 46 buildings, average cost: $427,000
  • 2001: 43 buildings, average cost: $438,000
  • 2000: 52 buildings, average cost: $384,500
  • 1999: 42 buildings, average cost: $408,200
  • 1998: 50 buildings, average cost: $441,700
  • 1997: 28 buildings, average cost: $428,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Santa Monica, CA residents
Average permit cost in Santa Monica, CA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
California:

5.1%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Santa Monica, CA
Historical housing units in Santa Monica, CA
Most common industries in Santa Monica, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.7%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (9.2%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.9%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (10.8%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.5%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.5%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Santa Monica, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2022
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.6%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4.2%)
  • Lawyers (4.2%)
  • Art and design workers (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
  • Top executives (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2022
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.0%)
  • Top executives (5.2%)
  • Lawyers (4.7%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.4%)
  • Art and design workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2022
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Art and design workers (4.4%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Lawyers (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)

Average climate in Santa Monica, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Santa Monica, California environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 96.2. This is worse than average.

City:

96.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.376. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.376
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 12.7. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.7
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.321. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.321
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 22.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.3
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 0.00312. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00312
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Santa Monica-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6857% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 73.8 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 112.2 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 121.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 158.0 miles away from Santa Monica center
On 1/17/1994 at 12:30:55, a magnitude 6.8 (6.4 MB, 6.8 MS, 6.7 MW, Depth: 11.4 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 10.7 miles away from the city center, causing 60 deaths (60 shaking deaths) and 7000 injuries
On 4/21/1918 at 22:32:30, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 UK) earthquake occurred 61.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Los Angeles County (57) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 27
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 37, Floods: 16, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 6, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 5, Earthquakes: 3, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Santa Monica topographic map

Main business address for: FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP (SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED), ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORP (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS), SPECIALTY LABORATORIES INC (SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES), INTERNETSTUDIOS COM INC (SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC), SCOPE INDUSTRIES (GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS), CLEARANT INC (BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES)), FREMONT GENERAL CORP (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS), MACERICH CO (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS) and 2 other public companies.

Hospitals in Santa Monica:

  • SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD)
  • SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL (Government - State, 1250 16TH STREET)
  • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEAD AND NECK SURG (1301 20TH STREET, SUITE 300)

Nursing Homes in Santa Monica:

  • BERKLEY EAST CONVALESCENT HOSP (2021 ARIZONA AVE)
  • BERKLEY WEST CONV HOSP (1623 ARIZONA AVENUE)
  • BRENTWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER (1321 FRANKLIN STREET)
  • GOLDSTAR REHABILITATION AND NSG CTR OF SANTA MONICA (1340 15TH STREET)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD HLTH CARE CTR (1131 ARIZONA AVE.)
  • SANTA MONICA CONV CTR II (2250 29TH STREET)
  • SANTA MONICA CONVALESCENT CENTER I (2828 PICO BOULEVARD)
  • SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTE (1320 20TH STREET)
  • SEAPORT 17TH CARE CENTER (1330 17TH STREET)
  • ST JOHNS TRANSITIONAL UNIT (1328 22ND ST)

Dialysis Facilities in Santa Monica:

  • DAVITA-MAR VISTA (2020 SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 100 & 120)
  • SANTA MONICA DIALYSIS (1260 15TH STREET, SUITE 102)

Home Health Centers in Santa Monica:

  • BESTCARE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOME HEALTH AGENCY (1919 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 250)
  • LIKE FAMILY HOME NURSING SERVICE INC (430 COLORADA AVE SUITE 301)

Airports located in Santa Monica:

Amtrak stations near Santa Monica:

  • 13 miles: VAN NUYS/FLYAWAY (VAN NUYS, 7610 WOODLEY AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 14 miles: VAN NUYS (7724 VAN NUYS BLVD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: BURBANK AIRPORT (BURBANK, EMPIRE & AIRPORT AVES.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/Universities in Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica College (Full-time enrollment: 20,311; Location: 1900 Pico Blvd; Public; Website: www.smc.edu)
  • The Art Institute of California-Argosy University Los Angeles (Full-time enrollment: 1,876; Location: Santa Monica Bus Park, 2900 31st St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/los-angeles/)
  • Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica (Full-time enrollment: 373; Location: 1358 5th St; Private, for-profit; Website: toniguy.com/academy/santa_monica_beauty_school/default.aspx)
  • Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine (Full-time enrollment: 94; Location: 1807 Wilshire Blvd, Ste #200; Private, for-profit; Website: www.emperors.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Pardee RAND Graduate School (Full-time enrollment: 52; Location: 1776 Main St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.prgs.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Santa Monica:

  • University of California-Los Angeles (about 4 miles; Los Angeles, CA; Full-time enrollment: 39,409)
  • Mount St Mary's College (about 5 miles; Los Angeles, CA; FT enrollment: 2,431)
  • Loyola Marymount University (about 6 miles; Los Angeles, CA; FT enrollment: 7,720)
  • West Los Angeles College (about 6 miles; Culver City, CA; FT enrollment: 5,221)
  • Los Angeles Film School (about 11 miles; Hollywood, CA; FT enrollment: 3,189)
  • New York Film Academy (about 11 miles; Universal City, CA; FT enrollment: 4,714)
  • Westwood College-Los Angeles (about 12 miles; Los Angeles, CA; FT enrollment: 2,448)

Public high schools in Santa Monica:

Private high schools in Santa Monica:

  • CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES (Students: 1,147, Location: 1714 21ST ST, Grades: KG-12)
  • NEW ROADS SCHOOL (Students: 652, Location: 3131 OLYMPIC BLVD, Grades: KG-12)
  • ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 548, Location: 1030 LINCOLN BLVD, Grades: 9-12)
  • PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 202, Location: 1730 WILSHIRE BLVD, Grades: 9-12)
  • LIGHT HOUSE SCHOOL (Students: 101, Location: 1220 20TH ST, Grades: UG-12)
  • LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 56, Location: 1424 YALE ST, Grades: 9-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Santa Monica:

  • LINCOLN MIDDLE (Students: 1,145, Location: 1501 CALIFORNIA AVE., Grades: 6-8)
  • JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE (Students: 956, Location: 2425 16TH ST., Grades: 6-8)
  • ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY (Students: 476, Location: 801 MONTANA AVE., Grades: KG-5)
  • WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY (Students: 344, Location: 2401 14TH ST., Grades: KG-5)
  • CANYON ELEMENTARY (Students: 229, Location: 421 ENTRADA DR., Grades: KG-5, Charter school)
  • JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY (Students: 199, Location: 2526 SIXTH ST., Grades: KG-5)
  • SANTA MONICA ALTERNATIVE (K-8) (Students: 173, Location: 2525 FIFTH ST., Grades: KG-8)
  • FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY (Location: 2400 MONTANA AVE., Grades: KG-5)
  • GRANT ELEMENTARY (Location: 2368 PEARL ST., Grades: KG-5)
  • MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY (Location: 2401 SANTA MONICA BLVD., Grades: KG-5)

Private elementary/middle schools in Santa Monica:

  • ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 302, Location: 1039 7TH ST, Grades: KG-8)
  • CARLTHORP SCHOOL (Students: 280, Location: 438 SAN VICENTE BLVD, Grades: KG-6)
  • ST ANNES SCHOOL (Students: 220, Location: 2015 COLORADO AVE, Grades: KG-8)
  • P S #1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 217, Location: 1454 EUCLID ST, Grades: KG-6)
  • GARDEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL (Students: 83, Location: 1009 18TH ST, Grades: PK-1)
  • SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI (Students: 39, Location: 1909 COLORADO AVE, Grades: PK-5)
  • DELPHI ACADEMY OF SANTA MONICA (Students: 27, Location: 1229 4TH ST, Grades: PK-5)
See full list of schools located in Santa Monica

Library in Santa Monica:

  • SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,318,751; Location: 601 SANTA MONICA BLVD; 404,369 books; 3,462 e-books; 22,871 audio materials; 22,492 video materials; 27 local licensed databases; 1 state licensed databases; 3 other licensed databases; 821 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Santa Monica: The Beach Club (A), Santa Monica Business Park (B), Sand and Sea Club (C), Salt Air Club (D), Jonathan Club (E), Colorado Business Park (F), Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome (G), The Promenade (H), California Heritage Museum (I), Santa Monica Museum of Art (J), Santa Monica College Library (K), Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (L), Santa Monica Bay Womans Club (M), Ocean Park Branch Santa Monica Public Library (N), Museum of Flying (O), Montana Branch Santa Monica Public Library (P), Joslyn Park Community Building (Q), Joslyn Hall (R), Jewish Community Center (S), Getty Center for the History of Art and the Humanities (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Wilshire West Shopping Center (1), Santa Monica Place Shopping Center (2), Ocean Park Plaza Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Santa Monica include: FIRSTFED FINANCIAL CORP (A), ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORP (B), SPECIALTY LABORATORIES INC (C), INTERNETSTUDIOS COM INC (D), SCOPE INDUSTRIES (E), FREMONT GENERAL CORP (F), MACERICH CO (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Santa Monica include: Unitarian Community Church (A), Trinity Baptist Church (B), The Lighthouse Church (C), Sunset Park Christian Church (D), Sermon on the Mountain Church (E), Santa Monica Seventh Day Adventist Church (F), Saint Paul Lutheran Church (G), Saint Monicas Roman Catholic Church (H), Saint Clements Roman Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Mount Olivet Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Santa Monica include: Corsair Stadium (1), Santa Monica State Beach (2), Crescent Bay Park (3), Douglas Park (4), Hotchkiss Park (5), Joslyn Park (6), Lincoln Park (7), Los Amigos Park (8), Marine Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Palisades Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Bianimale Foundation (Museums; 1411 5th), Angels Attic Doll Houses-Miniatures & Toys (Museums; 516 Colrado Av), Larry Moss Acting Studio (Art Museums; 2437 Main St), Switzerland Tourism (Tourism Consultants; 501 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 607), Tourism of New Zealand (Tourism Consultants; 501 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 300), Lama Art (Art Museums; 2443 Main), Lowe Gallery The (Art Museums; 2034 Broadway), Amf Bowling Centers (Amusement & Theme Parks; 234 Pico Boulevard), Bright Child (1415 4th Street).

Hotels: Shutters On The Beach (1 Pico Blvd), American Motel (1243 Lincoln Boulevard), 4th Street Grille (1707 4th Street), Best Western Ocean View Hotel (1447 Ocean Avenue), Shangri-La Hotel (1301 Ocean Avenue), Best Western Gateway Hotel (1920 Snta Monica Bl), A Vision Internet (2530 Wilshire Blvd 2nd Floor), A Cheap Place To Stay (2680 32nd Street), Doubletree Guest Suites Santa Monica (1707 Fourth Street).

Court: Attorneys for Federal Employees (1411 Fifth Street Suite 504).

Birthplace of: Jason Hirsh - Major League baseball player, Kevin Love - Basketball player, Kenneth Anger - Film director, Teena Marie - Singer, Sean Penn - (born 1960), actor, Tobey Maguire - Actor, Steven Blum - Video game actor, Sean Astin - Actor, Anjelica Huston - (born 1951), actor, Chris Masters - Professional wrestler.

Los Angeles County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

38.2%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.0%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

People in group quarters in Santa Monica in 2010:

  • 783 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 563 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 246 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 173 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 160 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 101 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 56 people in college/university student housing
  • 25 people in in-patient hospice facilities
  • 17 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 2 people in correctional residential facilities

People in group quarters in Santa Monica in 2000:

  • 1,000 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 790 people in nursing homes
  • 314 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 154 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 135 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 50 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 39 people in other group homes
  • 14 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 10 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 7 people in religious group quarters
  • 2 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Banks with most branches in Santa Monica (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: 14th & Wilshire Branch, 23rd & Santa Monica Branch, Santa Monica Main Branch, 33rd And Pico Branch, Santa Monica Branch. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Santa Monica Airport Branch, 9th & Montana Branch, Santa Monica Branch, Wilshire Chelsea Branch, Ocean Park Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • OneWest Bank, FSB: 2827 Main Street Branch, 1630 Montana Ave Branch, Santa Monica Branch, First Federal Bank Branch, Ocean Park Blvd Branch. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $26,181.3 mil, Deposits: $15,408.4 mil, headquarters in Pasadena, CA, positive income, 79 total offices
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Montana And 7th Branch, 1333 4th Street Branch, 226 26th St Branch, 2701 Wilshire Blvd Branch. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Bank of America, National Association: West Brentwood Branch, Santa Monica Business Park Branch, Santa Monica Branch, Wilshire-15th Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Union Bank, National Association: Santa Monica Branch, 11th & Montana Branch, 20th And Wilshire Boulevard. Info updated 2011/09/01: Bank assets: $88,967.5 mil, Deposits: $65,286.4 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 403 total offices, Holding Company: Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group, Inc.
  • Citibank, National Association: 1505 Montana Avenue Branch at 1505 Montana Avenue, branch established on 1934/10/01; Santa Monica Boulevard Branch at 501 Santa Monica Boulevard, branch established on 1998/09/11. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • Comerica Bank: Santa Monica Main Banking Center Bra at 1433 5th Street, branch established on 2010/08/23. Info updated 2011/07/29: Bank assets: $60,970.5 mil, Deposits: $48,300.9 mil, headquarters in Dallas, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 497 total offices, Holding Company: Comerica Incorporated
  • Bank of the West: Santa Monica Branch at 407 Colorado Avenue, branch established on 1967/12/08. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • 6 other banks with 6 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Santa Monica:

Marital status in Santa Monica, CA
  • Never married: 41.2%
  • Now married: 41.4%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Santa Monica:

  • High school or higher: 94.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 67.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 29.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
California average:

15.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Santa Monica
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Santa Monica:

(Santa Monica, California Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Santa Monica, CA (based on Los Angeles County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,542,994275
Evangelical Protestant814,6113,249
Other451,5941,023
Mainline Protestant229,056860
Black Protestant112,338290
Orthodox63,51776
None4,604,495-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2,084
Los Angeles County:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 32
This county:

0.03 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 567
This county:

0.58 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1,206
This county:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7,008
Los Angeles County:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Los Angeles County:

7.5%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

20.4%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.6%
California:

17.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Santa Monica:

52.5%
California:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

51.1%
California:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.9
State:

28.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Santa Monica:

19.2%
California:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.8%
California:

11.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Santa Monica:

6.8
California:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.0%
California:

31.5%

General health condition:
Santa Monica:

59.3%
California:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Santa Monica:

81.0%
California:

80.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Santa Monica, CA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Transit 379$2,394,130$75,80436$160,215
Police Protection - Officers 185$2,816,465$182,6900$0
Other and Unallocable 150$1,006,841$80,5473$3,539
Parks and Recreation 135$926,572$82,362117$187,332
Police - Other 119$824,669$83,16037$75,911
Firefighters 115$2,241,102$233,8540$0
Financial Administration 109$1,007,810$110,9529$24,721
Health 103$1,043,480$121,57018$55,816
Other Government Administration 89$923,473$124,51311$18,387
Solid Waste Management 81$552,011$81,7791$650
Streets and Highways 54$501,042$111,3433$10,562
Local Libraries 47$339,269$86,62226$47,215
Water Supply 43$375,981$104,9252$1,060
Judicial and Legal 41$567,843$166,1983$15,617
Welfare 31$330,948$128,1092$6,657
Housing and Community Development (Local) 17$148,855$105,0743$9,469
Sewerage 17$129,988$91,7560$0
Fire - Other 15$128,727$102,9821$3,354
Airports 14$85,002$72,8590$0
Water Transport and Terminals 2$16,121$96,7260$0
Totals for Government 1,746$16,360,329$112,442272$620,506

Santa Monica government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $48,187,000 ($535.73)
    Health - Other: $26,606,000 ($295.80)
    General Public Buildings: $18,001,000 ($200.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,122,000 ($101.42)
    Regular Highways: $3,820,000 ($42.47)
    Police Protection: $2,366,000 ($26.30)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,329,000 ($25.89)
    Housing and Community Development: $45,000 ($0.50)
  • Current Operations - Transit Utilities: $153,387,000 ($1705.30)
    Police Protection: $97,319,000 ($1081.96)
    Central Staff Services: $67,256,000 ($747.73)
    Housing and Community Development: $66,036,000 ($734.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $50,166,000 ($557.73)
    Water Utilities: $49,992,000 ($555.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $45,722,000 ($508.32)
    Parking Facilities: $29,250,000 ($325.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $28,717,000 ($319.27)
    Health - Other: $18,613,000 ($206.93)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $17,070,000 ($189.78)
    Sewerage: $12,833,000 ($142.67)
    General - Other: $12,421,000 ($138.09)
    Financial Administration: $11,497,000 ($127.82)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $11,299,000 ($125.62)
    Regular Highways: $11,124,000 ($123.67)
    Air Transportation: $9,634,000 ($107.11)
    Libraries: $8,765,000 ($97.45)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,304,000 ($36.73)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $18,549,000 ($206.22)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $3,368,000 ($37.44)
    Local Fire Protection: $37,000 ($0.41)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($0.01)

Santa Monica government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $40,060,000 ($445.37)
    Parking Facilities: $27,939,000 ($310.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $26,843,000 ($298.43)
    Sewerage: $18,382,000 ($204.36)
    Air Transportation: $14,952,000 ($166.23)
    Housing and Community Development: $5,281,000 ($58.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,463,000 ($49.62)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,813,000 ($31.27)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($0.11)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $48,756,000 ($542.05)
    Other: $36,826,000 ($409.42)
    Housing and Community Development: $5,982,000 ($66.51)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $17,802,000 ($197.92)
    Other: $3,349,000 ($37.23)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $13,303,000 ($147.90)
    Interest Earnings: $12,373,000 ($137.56)
    Rents: $9,888,000 ($109.93)
    Fines and Forfeits: $8,456,000 ($94.01)
    Special Assessments: $1,614,000 ($17.94)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,187,000 ($13.20)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $29,314,000 ($325.90)
    Transit Utilities: $8,551,000 ($95.07)
  • State Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $29,760,000 ($330.86)
    Highways: $3,712,000 ($41.27)
    Other: $1,410,000 ($15.68)
    General Local Government Support: $175,000 ($1.95)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $107,797,000 ($1198.45)
    Property: $75,149,000 ($835.48)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $34,618,000 ($384.87)
    Public Utilities Sales: $30,310,000 ($336.98)
    Other Selective Sales: $28,066,000 ($312.03)
    Other License: $11,886,000 ($132.14)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $9,382,000 ($104.31)
    Other: $3,394,000 ($37.73)

Santa Monica government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $371,339,000 ($4128.42)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $351,439,000 ($3907.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $59,300,000 ($659.28)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $39,400,000 ($438.04)

Santa Monica government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,289,000 ($169.98)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $574,532,000 ($6387.45)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $18,620,000 ($207.01)

2.98% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($81,235 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

2.98%
California average:

5.19%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($155 average AGI)
Los Angeles County:

0.01%
California average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Orange County, CA  0.41% ($74,259 average AGI)
from San Bernardino County, CA  0.27% ($51,951)
from Riverside County, CA  0.16% ($54,847)


4.68% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($97,324 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.68%
California average:

6.14%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($196 average AGI)
Los Angeles County:

0.01%
California average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Orange County, CA  0.60% ($91,560 average AGI)
to San Bernardino County, CA  0.56% ($57,221)
to Riverside County, CA  0.38% ($73,820)
Businesses in Santa Monica, CA
NameCountNameCount
24 Hour Fitness2Jamba Juice1
7-Eleven3Jones New York5
99 Cents Only Stores1Journeys1
ALDO1Juicy Couture1
AMF Bowling1KFC1
AT&T1Kroger1
Abercrombie & Fitch1LensCrafters1
Ace Hardware1Levi Strauss & Co.1
Albertsons2Loews1
American Eagle Outfitters1Marriott1
Apple Store1MasterBrand Cabinets4
Arby's1Mazda1
Audi1McDonald's5
AutoZone1Men's Wearhouse1
BMW1New Balance4
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill1Nike22
Banana Republic1Nordstrom1
Barnes & Noble1Old Navy1
Ben & Jerry's1Pac Sun1
Best Western1Panda Express1
Blockbuster2Panera Bread1
Brookstone1Payless1
Budget Car Rental1Pier 1 Imports1
CVS3Pizza Hut1
Carl\s Jr.1Pottery Barn1
Charlotte Russe1Quiznos2
Chico's1RadioShack2
Chipotle1Rite Aid3
Clarks1Safeway3
Cold Stone Creamery1Sears1
Comfort Inn1Sephora1
Curves1Sheraton1
DHL5Skechers USA2
Days Inn1Sprint Nextel1
Decora Cabinetry1Staples1
Dennys1Starbucks15
Domino's Pizza1Subaru1
El Pollo Loco1Subway5
Express1T-Mobile5
FedEx37T.J.Maxx1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Taco Bell2
Foot Locker1Toyota1
Ford1Trader Joe's1
Forever 211Travelodge1
GNC4True Value1
GameStop1U-Haul3
Gap2UPS24
Gymboree1Urban Outfitters1
H&M1Vans6
H&R Block3Verizon Wireless2
Haworth1Victoria's Secret1
Hilton1Volkswagen1
Holiday Inn1Vons3
Honda1Walgreens1
Hot Topic1Whole Foods Market3
IHOP1YMCA1
J.Crew1

Strongest AM radio stations in Santa Monica:

  • KSPN (710 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KNX (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFWB (980 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KBLA (1580 AM; 50 kW; SANTA MONICA, CA)
  • KABC (790 AM; 5 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KHJ (930 AM; 5 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP.)
  • KMPC (1540 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KFOX (1650 AM; 10 kW; TORRANCE, CA; Owner: CHAGAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFI (640 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRLA (870 AM; 20 kW; GLENDALE, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSUR (1260 AM; 25 kW; BEVERLY HILLS, CA)
  • KXMX (1190 AM; 25 kW; ANAHEIM, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Santa Monica:

  • KKBT (100.3 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KYSR (98.7 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KRTH-FM (101.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCRW (89.9 FM; SANTA MONICA, CA; Owner: SANTA MONICA COMM. COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KZLA-FM (93.9 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KPWR (105.9 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLSX (97.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KUSC (91.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
  • KKLA-FM (99.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KCBS-FM (93.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KSCA (101.9 FM; GLENDALE, CA; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K212FA (90.3 FM; TEMPLE CITY, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLOS (95.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KLOS-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • KOST (103.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSN (88.5 FM; NORTHRIDGE, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE)
  • KLVE (107.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KLVE-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KIIS-FM (102.7 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPCC (89.3 FM; PASADENA, CA; Owner: PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KHHT (92.3 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KBIG-FM (104.3 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Santa Monica:

  • KTRO-LP (Channel 50; LANCASTER, CA; Owner: ROBERT D. ADELMAN)
  • KCBS-TV (Channel 2; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTLA-TV (Channel 5; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KTLA INC.)
  • KABC-TV (Channel 7; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: ABC HOLDING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCAL-TV (Channel 9; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF LOS ANGELES LLC)
  • KNBC (Channel 4; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (KNBC-TV), INC.)
  • KSMV-LP (Channel 33; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KJLA, LLC)
  • K38CY (Channel 38; VAN NUYS, CA; Owner: CAPITAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWJD-LP (Channel 25; VAN NUYS, CA; Owner: FRIENDLY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Santa Monica: Jimmy W. Phipps.

Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Santa Monica fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 40Number of bridges
  • 348ft / 106mTotal length
  • $3,432,000Total costs
  • 1,954,809Total average daily traffic
  • 35,818Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Santa Monica, CA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 211960-1969
  • 71970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Santa Monica, CA
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 164 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Santa Monica)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Santa Monica, CA)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 111 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 123 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 601 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Santa Monica)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Santa Monica)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 169 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 19 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED26$544,192400$652,8641,794$500,02770$586,85240$2,676,875169$463,481
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$454,16764$657,630224$504,1983$300,6674$795,00018$360,419
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$432,20096$696,714598$551,74716$335,39416$1,080,37578$458,357
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$481,80092$663,071357$528,74014$385,3682$767,50058$595,448
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$405,00013$769,76987$506,3473$233,3331$7,000,00010$474,200
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Detailed mortgage data for all 19 tracts in Santa Monica, CA

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 12 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED14$417,4291$337,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$320,0000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED7$480,7142$426,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$514,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS4$526,0000$0
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Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Santa Monica, CA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Santa Monica, CA - Value

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 157. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 237 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2007. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Santa Monica, CA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (48.1%), and Outside Fires (32.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Santa Monica, CA
    • 1,05848.1%Structure Fires
    • 71132.3%Outside Fires
    • 30113.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1316.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Santa Monica, CA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Santa Monica, California:

  • Stardust Motor Hotel, 3202 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90403 , Phone: (310) 828-4584
  • Sheraton Delfina, 530 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90405 , Phone: (310) 399-9344, Fax: (310) 399-3322
  • Resthaven Motel, 815 Grant St, Santa Monica, California 90405 , Phone: (310) 452-3977
  • Huntley Santa Monica Beach, 1111 Second St, Santa Monica, California 90403 , Phone: (310) 394-5454, Fax: (310) 451-7424
  • Best Western Gateway Hotel, 1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90404 , Phone: (310) 829-9100, Fax: (310) 829-9211
  • SureStay Hotel By Best Western, 3102 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90405 , Phone: (800) 231-7679, Fax: (310) 450-8843
  • Comfort Inn Santa Monica, 2815 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90404 , Phone: (310) 828-5517, Fax: (310) 829-6084
  • Channel Road Inn, 219 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, California 90402 , Phone: (310) 459-1920
  • 4 other hotels and motels
All 12 fire-safe hotels and motels in Santa Monica, California
Most common first names in Santa Monica, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John61775.0 years
Mary58880.1 years
William50675.9 years
Robert45271.6 years
James40172.6 years
Helen34681.1 years
Charles33876.2 years
George33077.3 years
Joseph32576.6 years
Margaret30181.0 years
Most common last names in Santa Monica, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith22577.1 years
Johnson16078.1 years
Miller12979.7 years
Williams12177.8 years
Davis11078.4 years
Jones10977.2 years
Brown10876.1 years
Anderson9478.2 years
Wilson7877.2 years
Moore7378.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Santa Monica, CA
  • 65.5%Utility gas
  • 32.3%Electricity
  • 0.9%No fuel used
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.4%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Santa Monica, CA
  • 56.9%Utility gas
  • 35.9%Electricity
  • 4.8%No fuel used
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.4%Other fuel
  • 0.1%Wood


Santa Monica compared to California state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Santa Monica on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest ratio of median house value to median household income (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest differences between daily high and daily low temperatures (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median house value (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: legal occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: information (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: information (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of workers working at home, population 50,000+"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 100 cities with smallest houses (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest temperature differences during a year (population 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: legal occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest cost per building permit(population 50,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having professional degrees (population 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: management occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: professional, scientific, and technical services (population 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of renters (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation (population 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: business and financial operations occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional, scientific, and technical services (population 50,000+)"
  • #8 (90404) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most offices of physicians in 2005"
  • #32 (90401) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average taxable interest for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
  • #39 (90401) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most Internet business establishments in 2005"
  • #82 (90401) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average net capital gain/loss (pop 5,000+)"
  • #86 (90403) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Lithuanian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #94 (90403) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting profit/loss from business in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Evangelical Protestant congregations"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Mainline Protestant congregations"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox adherents"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents (pop. 50,000+)"
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