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Carpinteria, CA


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Carpinteria, California

Introduction to Carpinteria, California

Carpinteria, California, in Santa Barbara county, is 10 miles E of Santa Barbara, California (center to center) and 76 miles W of Los Angeles, California. The city is included in the Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - Lompoc metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 14,194 people lived in Carpinteria.

Carpinteria History

The Chumash tribals were the original inhabitants of the area. The region had naturally-occurring surface tar, and this was of great use in sealing the boats made by the tribal people, who had a large canoe-building enterprise, or a “carpentry shop.” When the Spanish came, they named the area Carpentaria.

Carpinteria and nearby Attractions

  • Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
  • Carpinteria Civic Center
  • Carpinteria Branch Santa Barbara Public Library
  • Seaside Theatre
  • Veterans Memorial Hall
  • Franklin Creek

Things To Do In Carpinteria

The charming coastal city boasts of beautiful beaches and breathtaking mountain views. Carpinteria Beach has a gentle slope and calm waves, and seals and sea lions can be seen here through the months of December to May. Occasionally gray whales can also be spotted in the serene waters. The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History and the Public Library are ideal places for visitors interested in the historical background of the city. The area also has a couple of tranquil creeks and a number of churches that retain the old-world charm. Other places of interest include the Seaside Theatre and the amusement parks that offer entertainment opportunities for adults and children alike. Enthusiastic shoppers can also browse through the shops in the Casitas Plaza Shopping Center.

Carpinteria Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Carpinteria Higher Education

Santa Barbara City College serves the area.

High Points

Carpinteria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyCarpinteria Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCarpinteria Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 9%Carpinteria Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Carpinteria Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Carpinteria, CA

Comparing Carpinteria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens47
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size95
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime810

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