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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Grover Beach, CA vs Goleta, CA

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Are people in Goleta older or younger than people in Grover Beach?
- The Median Age in Goleta is 4.8 years younger than in Grover Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Goleta or Grover Beach?
- Goleta housing costs are 81.5% more expensive than Grover Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Goleta or Grover Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Goleta is 6.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Grover Beach.

Things to do in Grover Beach?
Grover Beach, CA is a pleasant town south of San Luis Obispo featuring several spectacular spots such as Oceano Dunes SVRA perfect for exploring or Ramona Garden Park ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Grand Avenue Festival celebrating local culture with art and performances.

Things to do in Goleta?
Goleta CA can be found north Santa Barbara full of scenic routes perfect for bike rides such as Camino Cielo Loop showcasing some breathtaking views alongside private gardens, art galleries & wineries giving vacationers a chance to explore area's culture.

 Grover Beach, CAGoleta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,677329,725,481
 Median Income$77,637  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$649,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.16  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Grover Beach    1 Reviews
sharon  · Arroyo Grande, CA
great area!
Over 15 years ago

This is an awesome, old-school, unpretentious, classic California beach town. But, ssshhhh...don't tell anyone. I've lived in several nice Cali. beach towns but this  More

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Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews
Boop · Santa Barbara, CA
Great climate, community could be more connected
Over 3 years ago

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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MCecilia · Goleta, CA
Too Rich For My Life Style
Over 17 years ago

I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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