Santa Monica-El Carro, Carpinteria, CA
Santa Monica-El Carro — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Santa Monica-El Carro, 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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Santa Monica-El Carro Neighborhood Overview
Santa Monica-El Carro is a neighborhood within the coastal city of Carpinteria, California. The market is classified as Prime, reflecting its desirability and stability. The financial activity here is robust, with 244 total home loan originations in the most recent HMDA data, the vast majority of which were conventional loans (226), indicating a strong presence of buyers with solid credit and down payments. There were also 15 FHA loans and 3 VA loans originated, showing some accessibility for qualified first-time and military buyers within this high-tier market.
The housing market in Santa Monica-El Carro is characterized by high values, with a median home value of $994,200. Homes are typically modest in size, averaging 1,225 square feet. The neighborhood has a majority homeowner population, with a homeownership rate of 59.1%, while 40.9% of units are renter-occupied. For those renting, the median gross rent is $2,249 per month. The median household income of $115,000 supports this expensive coastal living environment, though it indicates that homeownership likely requires significant equity or dual incomes at these price points.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 23 neighborhoods in Carpinteria.
Santa Monica-El Carro 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 | Prime |
| 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 Santa Monica-El Carro, Carpinteria
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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 2026-06-01