Living in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a large place in California, United States, home to 93,220 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 8%, #1,216 of 16,523), early retirees (top 18%, #1,857 of 10,762), digital natives (top 23%, #1,066 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Santa Monica
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 29 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 53 min and sets around 1:49; in late June it sets around 5:08.
How Santa Monica ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 30 | #10,377 of 11,898 | #527 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 16 | #9,294 of 9,771 | #502 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 15 | #7,827 of 8,006 | #567 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 23 | #5,999 of 6,237 | #472 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,167 of 9,474 | #236 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #5,862 of 9,474 | #466 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,857 of 10,762 | #233 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #1,621 of 4,537 | #239 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #1,483 of 4,444 | #235 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,233 of 3,053 | #221 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,393 of 7,271 | #191 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #2,834 of 6,227 | #339 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #1,162 of 3,933 | #206 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #522 of 2,119 | #65 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 26 | #7,230 of 8,006 | #514 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 14 | #11,760 of 12,111 | #615 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #1,169 of 4,114 | #207 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #2,225 of 7,271 | #288 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #5,691 of 9,474 | #492 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #17,583 of 18,063 | #792 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #1,216 of 16,523 | #133 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 2 | #17,739 of 18,063 | #798 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,673 of 16,523 | #203 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,434 of 21,167 | #198 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #8,120 of 12,111 | #392 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,558 of 6,413 | #194 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #3,348 of 12,111 | #378 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #1,066 of 4,750 | #159 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Brentwood (California, 33,312 residents) 4 km
- Sawtelle 4 km
- Pacific Palisades (California) 5 km
- Bel Air (California) 8 km
- Beverly Hills (California) 10 km
- Topanga 13 km
- El Segundo 13 km
- Inglewood 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.