As of 2012, Santa Monica's population is 89,736 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.81 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Santa Monica is $862,200. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.12 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Santa Monica's cost of living is 129.40% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Santa Monica public schools spend $5,939 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20.5 students per teacher in Santa Monica. --------------------The unemployment rate in Santa Monica is 11.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Santa Monica jobs have Decreased by 0.71 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Santa Monica'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
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