As of 2012, Montecito's population is 8,965 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -11.31 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Montecito is $1,669,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.58 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Montecito's cost of living is 313.10% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Montecito public schools spend $5,929 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.2 students per teacher in Montecito. --------------------The unemployment rate in Montecito is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Montecito jobs have Increased by 0.23 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Montecito's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |