Foothills / Shepard Mesa, Carpinteria, CA
Foothills / Shepard Mesa — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Foothills / Shepard Mesa, Carpinteria, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Foothills / Shepard Mesa Neighborhood Overview
Nestled in the scenic coastal city of Carpinteria, California, the Foothills / Shepard Mesa neighborhood offers a blend of elevated living and community charm. As a designated Luxury market tier within the 93013 ZIP code, the area is characterized by its desirable setting and substantial property values, with a median home value of $994,200.
The housing market here reflects a strong preference for homeownership, with a rate of 59.1%, supported by a median household income of $115,000. The lending activity underscores this stability, with 244 total HMDA loan originations in the period, overwhelmingly dominated by 226 conventional loans. The average home size is approximately 1,225 square feet, while the renter-occupied rate is 40.9%, with those residents facing a median gross rent of $2,249 per month.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 23 neighborhoods in Carpinteria.
Foothills / Shepard Mesa Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $994K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $115K |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.7% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93013 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 244 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $715K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 226 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 15 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Foothills / Shepard Mesa, Carpinteria
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Foothills / Shepard Mesa
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-02