University West, Eastern Goleta Valley, CA
University West — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for University West, Eastern Goleta Valley, 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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University West Neighborhood Overview
University West is a neighborhood in Eastern Goleta Valley, California, primarily served by the 93117 ZIP code. The local housing market is defined by its luxury tier status, with a median home value of $932,400. The typical home in the area averages 1,075 square feet. Recent mortgage activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 341 conventional loan originations, significantly outnumbering 18 FHA and 1 VA loan.
The neighborhood has a distinct rental character, with a renter-occupied rate of 61.9% and a homeownership rate of 38.1%. The median gross rent is $1,936 per month. The median household income is $79,553, which residents use to navigate this high-value market where home prices significantly outpace typical earnings.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 8 neighborhoods in Eastern Goleta Valley.
University West Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $932K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $80K |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.6% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93117 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 360 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.3% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $515K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 341 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 18 |
Top Real Estate Agents in University West, Eastern Goleta Valley
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for University West
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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 2026-05-31