Upper Village, Montecito, CA
Upper Village — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Upper Village, Montecito, 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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Upper Village Neighborhood Overview
Upper Village is a prime neighborhood within the prestigious coastal community of Montecito, California. It is characterized by a high homeownership rate of 74.2%, indicating a stable, established residential area. The neighborhood's market activity is robust, with 277 total home loan originations in the observed period, overwhelmingly dominated by 273 conventional loans, which aligns with its affluent profile.
The housing market in Upper Village is exceptionally high-end, with a median home value of $2,000,001. Homes average 1,600 square feet in size, suggesting a mix of comfortable estates and luxury properties. For the rental market, median gross rent reaches $3,501 per month, reflecting the premium cost of living. The median household income of $215,126 supports this elevated market, with a renter-occupied rate of 25.8%.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 2 neighborhoods in Montecito.
Upper Village Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $4K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $215K |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.4% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93108 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 277 |
| VA Loan Originations | 0 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.0% |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 273 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 4 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Upper Village, Montecito
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Upper Village
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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