Santa Monica, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Los Angeles County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Santa Monica based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
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%
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)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)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
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
92.1%
Limited English Proficiency
7.9%
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
Veteran Age Distribution
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)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
Santa Monica, CA has a median household income of $109,739, making it the 3,653rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Santa Monica has a higher median household income than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Santa Monica, CA has a per capita income of $90,657, making it the 729th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Santa Monica has a higher per capita income than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Santa Monica, CA has a poverty rate of 11.6%, making it the 14,703rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Santa Monica has a higher poverty rate than 53% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Santa Monica, CA has a unemployment rate of 6.1%, making it the 9,021st highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Santa Monica has a higher unemployment rate than 71% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Santa Monica. The median household income here is $109,739.
Income Distribution
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
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$133.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
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
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 — 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 — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$3,567
ZORI — 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
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
23
New Listings
81
Pending Sales
37
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$1,107
Median List $/SF
$1,096
Santa Monica vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Santa Monica is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Santa Monica, CA has a median home value of $1,810,200, making it the 165th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Santa Monica has a higher median home value than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Santa Monica, CA has a median rent of $2,338, making it the 865th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Santa Monica has a higher median rent than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Santa Monica, CA has a price per square foot of $1,107, making it the 151st highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Santa Monica has a higher price per square foot than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Santa Monica, CA has a rent burden of 25.6%, making it the 3,079th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Santa Monica has a higher rent burden than 86% of all the cities we measured.
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
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: FBICrime 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 Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 4 | 0.04 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 64 | 0.72 | 14.1% |
| Robbery | Violent | 180 | 2.02 | 49.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 444 | 4.99 | 54.3% |
| Burglary | Property | 755 | 8.49 | 11.4% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 3,009 | 33.83 | 13.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 497 | 5.59 | 5.2% |
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| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 696 | 4,261 | 7.82 | 47.90 |
| 2023 | 774 | 4,217 | 8.74 | 47.62 |
| 2022 | 765 | 4,057 | 8.54 | 45.32 |
| 2020 | 541 | 3,852 | 5.98 | 42.58 |
| 2019 | 664 | 3,964 | 7.25 | 43.27 |
| 2018 | 797 | 4,732 | 8.60 | 51.06 |
| 2017 | 705 | 4,374 | 7.59 | 47.07 |
| 2016 | 475 | 4,039 | 5.06 | 43.00 |
| 2015 | 445 | 3,834 | 4.74 | 40.88 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk 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: FEMATotal Declarations
88
Public Assistance
$2.3B
Individual Assistance
$63.8M
Most Common Type
Fire
61 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Fire → | Fire | Aug 2025 | — | — |
| Wildfires and Straight-line Winds → | Fire | Jan 2025 | $27.4M | $51.7M |
| Hurst Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Eaton Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Palisades Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Franklin Fire → | Fire | Dec 2024 | — | — |
| Bridge Fire → | Fire | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2024 | $13.0M | — |
| Tropical Storm Hilary → | Hurricane | Nov 2023 | $4.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | $3.5M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Mar 2023 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | $14.3M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Oct 2020 | $7.8M | $22K |
| Bobcat Fire → | Fire | Sep 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $2.0B | $9.1M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Getty Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Tick Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Saddleridge Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 97 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal 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 AssistanceMitigation Projects
380
Federal Funding
$444,312,738
Properties Protected
1,908
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 115 | $179,435,867 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 112 | $221,346,997 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 37 | $1,840,060 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 20 | $1,828,346 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 19 | $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 & ...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Saint John'S Health Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System | 3.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | Yes |
| Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
100
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST EDGE APARTMENTS LLC | 100 | 0 |
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
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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 ACSBroadband 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
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.1%
of households
Smartphone
92.8%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
90.1%
of households
Tablet
67.5%
of households
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
32.0¢
per kWh
+74% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+73% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
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 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. 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 (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
100
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST EDGE APARTMENTS LLC | Community | Ground water | 100 | 0 |
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
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,417,109 | 1,189,862 | 3,728,427 | 64.8% | 31.9% | D+32.9 |
| 2020 | 3,028,885 | 1,145,530 | 4,263,443 | 71.0% | 26.9% | D+44.2 |
| 2016 | 1,893,770 | 620,285 | 2,652,072 | 71.4% | 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 BMFTotal 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 ClassificationTop 10 hold $4.0B of $6.0B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Largest Nonprofits in Santa Monica
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFSanta 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 DataTotal 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 FOIALoans
1,240
Total Amount
$343.8M
Avg Loan
$277,290
Median Loan
$100,000
SBA Guaranteed
$253.0M(74%)
Jobs Supported
9,408
Loans
94
Total Amount
$119.0M
Avg Loan
$1,265,543
Median Loan
$956,500
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent 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 CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Montessori Centers Inc. | 3 | $5.7M |
| Hq Gastropub Three Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Cold Open, Incorporated. | 1 | $5.0M |
| Muse Cafe Inc. | 1 | $5.0M |
| Rule14 Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Lola Digital Media Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Separatrix Llc | 1 | $4.6M |
| One Wealth Partners | 1 | $4.5M |
| 1317 5th Street, Llc | 1 | $3.9M |
| 1908 Santa Monica, Llc | 1 | $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 ACSZIP 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 Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90008 | 33,443 | $61,822 | $1,003,000 | $1,589 | 2.9 |
| 90016 | 46,102 | $71,067 | $919,800 | $1,729 | 3.6 |
| 90019 | 59,288 | $71,395 | $1,178,100 | $1,782 | 3.9 |
| 90024 | 50,830 | $79,994 | $1,434,000 | $2,666 | 3.0 |
| 90025 | 45,238 | $104,627 | $1,081,400 | $2,465 | 2.5 |
| 90034 | 55,120 | $103,082 | $1,395,000 | $2,180 | 3.1 |
| 90035 | 27,851 | $108,224 | $1,844,000 | $2,486 | 2.3 |
| 90036 | 38,784 | $102,877 | $1,958,600 | $2,730 | 2.5 |
| 90043 | 43,548 | $65,496 | $867,800 | $1,424 | 4.1 |
| 90045 | 42,352 | $132,577 | $1,322,700 | $2,909 | 10.8 |
| 90048 | 20,796 | $104,227 | $1,847,500 | $2,359 | 1.9 |
| 90049 | 36,735 | $169,898 | $2,000,001 | $2,913 | 15.0 |
| 90056 | 8,908 | $127,252 | $1,510,300 | $2,303 | 2.3 |
| 90064 | 26,494 | $129,703 | $1,746,800 | $2,710 | 3.7 |
| 90066 | 54,975 | $107,786 | $1,636,600 | $2,211 | 4.8 |
| 90067 | 3,165 | $135,328 | $1,585,900 | $3,501 | 0.4 |
| 90069 | 20,318 | $110,705 | $1,085,900 | $2,230 | 2.1 |
| 90073 | 1,053 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 |
| 90077 | 8,158 | $220,464 | $2,000,001 | $2,680 | 7.3 |
| 90094 | 12,127 | $159,904 | $1,234,400 | $3,501 | 0.7 |
| 90095 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.4 |
| 90210 | 19,652 | $190,382 | $2,000,001 | $3,045 | 10.8 |
| 90211 | 8,871 | $118,125 | $2,000,001 | $2,815 | 0.7 |
| 90212 | 10,834 | $116,238 | $2,000,001 | $2,764 | 0.9 |
| 90230 | 31,570 | $106,827 | $1,025,200 | $2,423 | 4.5 |
| 90232 | 16,804 | $125,490 | $1,491,800 | $2,659 | 2.2 |
| 90245 | 16,863 | $149,149 | $1,521,600 | $2,547 | 5.3 |
| 90266 | 34,584 | $193,904 | $2,000,001 | $3,492 | 4.0 |
| 90272 | 21,438 | $200,985 | $2,000,001 | $3,133 | 23.8 |
| 90290 | 5,948 | $142,148 | $1,414,900 | $3,501 | 18.7 |
| 90291 | 25,738 | $119,043 | $2,000,001 | $2,630 | 2.5 |
| 90292 | 23,684 | $136,964 | $1,233,700 | $3,501 | 2.1 |
| 90293 | 12,784 | $130,699 | $971,800 | $2,734 | 2.7 |
| 90301 | 36,428 | $62,991 | $698,300 | $1,658 | 2.5 |
| 90302 | 28,871 | $72,461 | $731,300 | $1,784 | 1.9 |
| 90304 | 26,215 | $63,317 | $696,200 | $1,499 | 1.6 |
| 90401 | 7,925 | $106,704 | $1,129,700 | $2,549 | 0.8 |
| 90402 | 11,178 | $182,688 | $2,000,001 | $2,698 | 2.0 |
| 90403 | 25,087 | $121,512 | $1,553,500 | $2,443 | 1.4 |
| 90404 | 22,881 | $85,081 | $1,159,500 | $2,095 | 2.0 |
| 90405 | 26,809 | $114,489 | $1,940,700 | $2,311 | 2.8 |
| 91403 | 25,566 | $114,348 | $1,467,900 | $2,437 | 3.6 |
| 91436 | 16,424 | $174,803 | $1,894,600 | $2,813 | 5.2 |
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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