Vallecito, Carpinteria, CA
Vallecito — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Vallecito, 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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Vallecito Neighborhood Overview
Vallecito is a neighborhood in the coastal city of Carpinteria, California. The area is characterized by a strong homeownership base, with 59.1% of homes owner-occupied and a corresponding 40.9% renter-occupied rate. The housing market is firmly in the Prime tier, reflecting its desirability and stability within the region.
The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $994,200, with the average home size being 1,225 square feet. This aligns with a median household income of $115,000. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,249 per month. Recent mortgage lending activity, with 244 total HMDA originations, is heavily dominated by conventional loans, which accounted for 226 of these, indicating a market with strong traditional financing.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 23 neighborhoods in Carpinteria.
Vallecito 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 Vallecito, Carpinteria
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Vallecito
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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