Santa Monica, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Santa Monica based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Santa Monica
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 72Income: 73Home Value: 100Safety: 100Education: 79Median Age: 72Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

91,535

2023 ACS

Median Income

$109,739

2023

Median Home Value

$1,810,200

2023

Median Rent

$2,338

2023

Median Age

42.9

Unemployment

6.1%

Cost of Living Index

241.2

100 = national avg

Santa Monica is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 91,535 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Santa Monica is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Santa Monica is $109,739, and the median home value is $1,810,200. The cost of living index is 241.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,338 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, and the median age is 42.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

91,535

Male

44,169

48.3%

Female

47,366

51.7%

Median Age

42.9

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

55.4%

High School or Higher

62.3%

Foreign Born

23.2%

Veterans

2.2%

Married

36.2%

Avg Household Size

1.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.494

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

66.9%

Foreign Born

23.2%

White
66.9%
Black
4.9%
Asian
9.8%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
13.2%
Other
4.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

16.4%

15,030 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

83.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
9,861 (65.6%)
Puerto Rican
363 (2.4%)
Cuban
369 (2.5%)
Dominican
27 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
525 (3.5%)
Guatemalan
621 (4.1%)
Colombian
308 (2.0%)
Honduran
23 (0.2%)
Ecuadorian
121 (0.8%)
Peruvian
458 (3.0%)
Other Hispanic
2,357 (15.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,279 (14.3%)
Chinese
2,086 (23.4%)
Filipino
640 (7.2%)
Vietnamese
402 (4.5%)
Korean
1,522 (17.1%)
Japanese
1,065 (11.9%)
Pakistani
347 (3.9%)
Cambodian
98 (1.1%)
Thai
343 (3.8%)
Laotian
36 (0.4%)
Taiwanese
619 (6.9%)
Other Asian
488 (5.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
43 (93.5%)
Chamorro
6 (13.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
17 (3.3%)
Other Native American
506 (96.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

87,562

English Only

72.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

9,562 speakers

Limited English

7.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
9,562 (10.9%)
Other Indo-European
4,562 (5.2%)
Slavic Languages
1,874 (2.1%)
Chinese
1,736 (2.0%)
Other Asian
1,535 (1.8%)
Other Languages
1,401 (1.6%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
1,057 (1.2%)
Korean
1,010 (1.2%)
Arabic
662 (0.8%)
German
648 (0.7%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

92.1%

Limited English Proficiency

7.9%

Spanish
26.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
22.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
47.2% limited English
Chinese
41.5% limited English
Other Asian
31.0% limited English
Other Languages
28.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
10.2% limited English
Korean
48.1% limited English
Arabic
25.5% limited English
German
17.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,040

2.2% of population

Disability Rate

18.8%

384 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$52,875

Unemployment Rate

13.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
16.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.9%
Vietnam
27.6%
Korea
5.1%
World War II
4.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.0%
35-54
22.3%
55-64
16.3%
65-74
15.0%
75+
36.5%

Male Veterans

1,875

91.9%

Female Veterans

165

8.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$52,875

Non-Veteran Income

$71,588

Difference

-$18,713

-26.1% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

384

Without Disability

1,656

Disability Rate

18.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

62,583

#1 Ancestry

German

10.0% (9,121)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

9.9% (9,098)

#3 Ancestry

English

9.2% (8,408)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
10.0%
Irish
9.9%
English
9.2%
Italian
5.6%
European
5.2%
Russian
4.0%
Polish
3.9%
American
2.7%
French
2.6%
Scottish
1.9%
Swedish
1.3%
Arab
1.2%
Ukrainian
1.2%
Dutch
1.2%
British
1.1%
Norwegian
1.0%
Austrian
1.0%
Sub-Saharan African
0.9%
Hungarian
0.9%
West Indian
0.8%

Families & Households

Total Households

46,457

Family Households

19,727

42.5%

Married Couples

14,715

31.7%

Non-Family Households

26,730

57.5%

Single Mother Households

3,404

7.3%

Single Father Households

1,608

3.5%

Living Alone

21,811

46.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

11,968

In Married Couple

9,250

77.3%

With Single Mother

1,924

16.1%

With Single Father

794

6.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$154,272

Married Couple Income

$197,688

Single Mother Income

$74,530

Single Father Income

$79,580

Avg Family Size

1.9

Avg Non-Family Size

1.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

756

Grandparents Responsible

183

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$109,739

+50% vs national

Per Capita Income

$90,657

+144% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.6%

-15% vs national

Gini Index

0.5511

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.1%

+17% vs national

SNAP Recipients

6.0%

of households

How Santa Monica Compares

Santa Monica vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Santa Monica is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
16.0%
$25-50K
10.9%
$50-75K
10.4%
$75-100K
8.2%
$100-150K
15.4%
$150-200K
10.9%
$200K+
28.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

-20% vs CA avg

Labor Force

54,093

Employed

50,741

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

55.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

62.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.9

Work from Home

33.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

241.2

100 = national avg

+141.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$106,106

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$250,796

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
400.0
Food
133.9
Transportation
167.8
Healthcare
127.1
Utilities
180.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,085

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,601

per month

The median household income in Santa Monica, CA is $109,739, which is 49.9% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $90,657. The poverty rate of 11.6% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5511, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 54,093. 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 50.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 241.2, which is 141.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $106,106 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,504,000

Median List Price

$1,599,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,107

Days on Market

88

Active Inventory

182

Months of Supply

7.9

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,668,263

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,567

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

26.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.8%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
26.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.4%
Listings with Price Drops
13.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 15.9%List Price ↓ 21.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

23

New Listings

81

Pending Sales

37

Homes Sold ↓ 42.5%New Listings ↑ 26.6%Pending ↓ 31.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$1,107

Median List $/SF

$1,096

Sale $/SF ↓ 0.6%List $/SF ↑ 0.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Santa Monica vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Santa Monica is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,810,200

Median Rent

$2,338

Total Housing Units

52,381

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Owner Occupied

28.8%

Renter Occupied

71.2%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$3,498

Housing Types

Single Family
22.6%
Multi-Family
77.3%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.55%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,810,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$14,456

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($1,810,200). In Santa Monica, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.55%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Santa Monica, CA is $1,504,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 88 days on the market. 26.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 7.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $1,107. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,567/month. About 28.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1967. There are 52,381 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 0.55%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.82

per 1,000 residents

+201% vs national

Property Crime Rate

47.90

per 1,000 residents

+179% vs national

Total Crimes

4,957

2024

Violent Clearance

50%

cases solved

Property Clearance

12%

cases solved

YoY Change

-10.5%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Santa Monica Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Santa Monica vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Santa Monica is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 64.9%Property ↑ 17.2%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Santa Monica police solve 100% of murder cases but only 5% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent40.04100.0%
RapeViolent640.7214.1%
RobberyViolent1802.0249.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent4444.9954.3%
BurglaryProperty7558.4911.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty3,00933.8313.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty4975.595.2%

Santa Monica, CA reported 696 violent crimes and 4,261 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 residents is 201.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 50% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 3,009 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 5.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20246964,2617.8247.90
20237744,2178.7447.62
20227654,0578.5445.32
20205413,8525.9842.58
20196643,9647.2543.27
20187974,7328.6051.06
20177054,3747.5947.07
20164754,0395.0643.00
20154453,8344.7440.88

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

55.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

13.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

88

Public Assistance

$2.3B

Individual Assistance

$63.8M

Most Common Type

Fire

61 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $2.2B
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Canyon Fire β†’FireAug 2025β€”β€”
Wildfires and Straight-line Winds β†’FireJan 2025$27.4M$51.7M
Hurst Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Eaton Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Palisades Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Franklin Fire β†’FireDec 2024β€”β€”
Bridge Fire β†’FireSep 2024β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$13.0Mβ€”
Tropical Storm Hilary β†’HurricaneNov 2023$4.2Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.5Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$14.3Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2020$7.8M$22K
Bobcat Fire β†’FireSep 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$2.0B$9.1M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Getty Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”
Tick Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”
Saddleridge Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 97 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

9,092

Total Claims Paid

$72,172,684

Avg Claim Payout

$7,938

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

380

Federal Funding

$444,312,738

Properties Protected

1,908

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.87

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic115$179,435,867
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic112$221,346,997
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan37$1,840,060
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire20$1,828,346
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE19$1,169,772

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Santa Monica has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 88 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (61 declarations). 9,092 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,271,767,449 in public assistance recovery funding. $63,849,538 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 380 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.0%

13.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.7%

3.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.6%

6.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.8%

Arthritis

20.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

14.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

36.0%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.6%

Mobility

10.3%

Cognitive

11.4%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Santa Monica has an obesity rate of 23.0%, which is 13.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 73.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & ...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Saint John'S Health Center1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System3.9 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5Yes
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center5.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

100

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
FOREST EDGE APARTMENTS LLC1000

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

50.6%

-36% vs national

Public Transit

2.8%

+208% vs national

Work From Home

33.1%

+256% vs national

Carpool

3.0%

Walk / Bike

8.1%

combined

How Santa Monica's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

5

2023

4-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202355031
202266051
202166030
201922120

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Santa Monica, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 50.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 33.1% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 2.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 3.0% of workers carpool. 5.4% walk to work. 2.7% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.0%

of households

No Internet

5.5%

of households

Total Households

46,457

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.0%
Cellular Data Plan
88.3%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.8%
No Internet Access
5.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.1%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.1%

of households

Tablet

67.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.1%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
90.1%
Tablet
67.5%
Smartphone Only
3.2%
No Computer
3.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+74% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+94% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+11% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Santa Monica vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

100

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FOREST EDGE APARTMENTS LLCCommunityGround water1000

92.3% of households in Santa Monica have broadband internet access. 84.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 100 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Santa Monica.

Election Overview

Source: Los Angeles County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

2,417,109

64.8%

GOP Votes

1,189,862

31.9%

Total Votes

3,728,427

Margin

D+32.9%

Shift from 2020

R+11.3pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+32.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20242,417,1091,189,8623,728,42764.8%31.9%D+32.9
20203,028,8851,145,5304,263,44371.0%26.9%D+44.2
20161,893,770620,2852,652,07271.4%23.4%D+48.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Los Angeles County recorded 3,728,427 total votes. Democrats won the county with 64.8% of the vote compared to 31.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+32.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Los Angeles County has shifted 15.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

954

Total Assets

$6.0B

Total Income

$2.4B

Per 10K Residents

104.2

nonprofits

+136.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

163

Median Assets

$341K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Philanthropy
144
Arts & Culture
112
Human Services
88
Education
87
Religion
65
Recreation & Sports
37
Animal-Related
31
Health Care
31
Youth Development
27
Environment
24
International
22
Community Improvement
21
Public Benefit
20
Mental Health
19
Housing & Shelter
15
Medical Research
11
Voluntary Health
9
Crime & Legal
7
Civil Rights
6
Public Safety
5
Science & Tech
4
Social Science
4
Food & Agriculture
3
Unknown
3
Employment
1
Mutual Benefit
1
67.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $4.0B of $6.0B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Santa Monica

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
THE MILKEN INSTITUTEβ€”$1.5B$391.3M1991
RAND CORPORATIONPublic Benefit$743.9M$542.9M1950
MICHAEL AND LORI MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$401.7M$61.4M2018
SAINT JOHNS HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATIONHealth Care$374.3M$152.8M1949
CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCESEducation$259.3M$76.5M1971
COMMUNITY CORPORATION OF SANTA MONICAHousing & Shelter$199.5M$18.3M1983
CARL AND ROBERTA DEUTSCH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$189.4M$45.7M1997
LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$143.3M$24.6M1987
PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$105.8M$57.7M1993
THE MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$92.0M$7.0M1998
ROBERT AND LISA MARGOLIS FAMILYFOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$88.3M$20.8M2006
1011 FOUNDATION INCβ€”$71.7M$73.4M2001
NEW ROADS SCHOOLEducation$70.9M$32.1M2001
GEORGE HOAG FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$61.5M$1.3M1941
CARLTHORP SCHOOLEducation$61.0M$21.8M1981
THE HORN FOUNDATIONβ€”$57.0M$18.9M1990
KCRW FOUNDATION INCβ€”$54.4M$28.3M1982
PACIFIC YOUTH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$46.3M$6.0M2008
THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATIONβ€”$45.7M$2.3M1993
PLURALISTIC SCHOOLS INCβ€”$44.2M$10.4M1972
STEP UP ON SECOND STREET INCHuman Services$43.8M$55.7M1992
A P REILLY FOUNDATIONReligion$43.2M$236K2001
THE SANTA MONICA COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$40.4M$19.9M1964
SEAVER INSTITUTEPhilanthropy$40.2M$11.4M2022
VILLAGE SCHOOL INCβ€”$40.0M$14.0M1986
PACIFIC NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE FOUNDATIONScience & Tech$38.8M$9.7M2016
MOVEMBER FOUNDATIONMedical Research$38.6M$16.5M2009
DR S JEROME & JUDITH D TAMKIN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$36.0M$50.8M2019
THE PAINTED TURTLEYouth Development$34.2M$5.3M1997
MUSICARES FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$33.8M$22.1M1994
SEVEN ARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEducation$26.3M$11.2M2000
CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUNDPhilanthropy$25.8M$10.9M2004
A MARK FOUNDATIONHuman Services$24.5M$628K1997
DMK FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$23.6M$7.8M2003
FOX FAMILY KALB FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$23.1M$23.1M2022
CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND ENDOWMENTHuman Services$22.7M$2.9M2022
MADISON PROJECTArts & Culture$22.6M$6.5M2007
SHAREWELLArts & Culture$22.0M$5.4M2005
SANTA MONICA FAMILY YMCA ENDOWMENT FUNDHuman Services$21.2M$579K1982
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA MONICA INCYouth Development$18.7M$13.8M1946
STOCKEL FAMILY FOUNDATIONHuman Services$18.2M$4.3M2015
VANI KOLA 2015 CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$17.7M$12017
WISE & HEALTHY AGINGHealth Care$16.9M$14.0M1973
WINGS FOR LIFE USA - SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION INCMedical Research$16.1M$6.6M2017
BAGNARD FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$15.5M$11.6M2018
EDUCATION AND SCIENCE FUND INCPhilanthropy$14.2M$14.2M2025
SOPHIAGRACE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$14.0M$9.5M2017
SANTA MONICA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONβ€”$13.9M$4.4M1982
UPWARD BOUND HOUSEUnknown$13.8M$9.7M1995
BARI MILKEN BERNSTEIN & FRED J BERNSTEIN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$13.7M$869K2012

Santa Monica, CA has 954 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $6.0B. The most common category is Philanthropy & Grantmaking, with 144 organizations. 163 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 104.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,334

Total Approved

$462.8M

Jobs Supported

10,783

Per 10K Residents

145.7

SBA loans

+51.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

128

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

167 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

1,240

Total Amount

$343.8M

Avg Loan

$277,290

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$253.0M(74%)

Jobs Supported

9,408

5047% of all loans

Loans

94

Total Amount

$119.0M

Avg Loan

$1,265,543

Median Loan

$956,500

7(a) β€” 93%504 β€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

188

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$110.4M

24% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$587,470

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services239 loans
NAICS 54
$89.8M
Accommodation & Food Services138 loans
NAICS 72
$62.9M
Other Services127 loans
NAICS 81
$45.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance122 loans
NAICS 62
$50.6M
Retail Trade113 loans
NAICS 44
$31.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
International Montessori Centers Inc.3$5.7M
Hq Gastropub Three Llc1$5.0M
Cold Open, Incorporated.1$5.0M
Muse Cafe Inc.1$5.0M
Rule14 Llc1$5.0M
Lola Digital Media Llc1$5.0M
Separatrix Llc1$4.6M
One Wealth Partners1$4.5M
1317 5th Street, Llc1$3.9M
1908 Santa Monica, Llc1$3.8M

Santa Monica, CA has received 1,334 SBA loans totaling $462.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,240 loans (93% of the total), supporting 9,408 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 94 loans totaling $119.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Santa Monica is U.S. Bank, National Association with 167 loans. That works out to 145.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

43

Total Population

1,091,439

Avg Median Income

-$30,891,594

Avg Home Value

-$29,598,856

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9000833,443$61,822$1,003,000$1,5892.9
9001646,102$71,067$919,800$1,7293.6
9001959,288$71,395$1,178,100$1,7823.9
9002450,830$79,994$1,434,000$2,6663.0
9002545,238$104,627$1,081,400$2,4652.5
9003455,120$103,082$1,395,000$2,1803.1
9003527,851$108,224$1,844,000$2,4862.3
9003638,784$102,877$1,958,600$2,7302.5
9004343,548$65,496$867,800$1,4244.1
9004542,352$132,577$1,322,700$2,90910.8
9004820,796$104,227$1,847,500$2,3591.9
9004936,735$169,898$2,000,001$2,91315.0
900568,908$127,252$1,510,300$2,3032.3
9006426,494$129,703$1,746,800$2,7103.7
9006654,975$107,786$1,636,600$2,2114.8
900673,165$135,328$1,585,900$3,5010.4
9006920,318$110,705$1,085,900$2,2302.1
900731,053N/AN/AN/A0.5
900778,158$220,464$2,000,001$2,6807.3
9009412,127$159,904$1,234,400$3,5010.7
900950N/AN/AN/A0.4
9021019,652$190,382$2,000,001$3,04510.8
902118,871$118,125$2,000,001$2,8150.7
9021210,834$116,238$2,000,001$2,7640.9
9023031,570$106,827$1,025,200$2,4234.5
9023216,804$125,490$1,491,800$2,6592.2
9024516,863$149,149$1,521,600$2,5475.3
9026634,584$193,904$2,000,001$3,4924.0
9027221,438$200,985$2,000,001$3,13323.8
902905,948$142,148$1,414,900$3,50118.7
9029125,738$119,043$2,000,001$2,6302.5
9029223,684$136,964$1,233,700$3,5012.1
9029312,784$130,699$971,800$2,7342.7
9030136,428$62,991$698,300$1,6582.5
9030228,871$72,461$731,300$1,7841.9
9030426,215$63,317$696,200$1,4991.6
904017,925$106,704$1,129,700$2,5490.8
9040211,178$182,688$2,000,001$2,6982.0
9040325,087$121,512$1,553,500$2,4431.4
9040422,881$85,081$1,159,500$2,0952.0
9040526,809$114,489$1,940,700$2,3112.8
9140325,566$114,348$1,467,900$2,4373.6
9143616,424$174,803$1,894,600$2,8135.2

Santa Monica, CA has 43 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,091,439. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$30,891,594. The average median home value is -$29,598,856. The average median monthly rent is -$31,005,336.

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