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Carpinteria Valley Economic Profile
Carpinteria's thriving business
community, proximity to strategic business centers and ideal seaside
location make our town the perfect place to mix business and
pleasure. With a strong, established economy consisting of medical
devices, hi-tech, light manufacturing, and tourism, it is
no surprise that we are home to some of Santa Barbara County's
largest and most successful companies.
The
Carpinteria Valley Economy
The South Coast region of Santa Barbara County
includes the entire commercial, industrial, and residential area
along the southernmost strip of the county. From Goleta in the west
to Carpinteria in the east, the South Coast area is the principal
center of commerce in Santa Barbara County.
(US
Census Bureau, Census 2000)
The City of Carpinteria is approximately 12
miles southeast of Santa Barbara. The City covers a land area of 2.6
square miles, and an ocean area of 4.7 miles. Carpinteria's average
temperatures range from 45 to 72 degrees with more than 275 days of
sunny weather per year. Average yearly rainfall is 17.9 inches. The
current City population is estimated at 14,394 people. The
Carpinteria community is primarily middle class, with unemployment
and poverty rates significantly below those of the rest of Santa
Barbara County.
The Carpinteria Unified School District is
comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one
high school. The school district participates in the Class Size
Reduction Act.
The industries employing
the largest number of workers in the City are
services, retail, and durable manufacturing. Prominent
service industries that support tourist activities include recreation
and amusement, hotels and lodging, and local transportation
services.
Business benefits of our community include...
- Direct access to major labor markets.
Carpinteria lies on the border of California's most dynamic
counties, Santa Barbara and Ventura. This allows for easy access
to the diverse labor markets of Goleta, Santa Barbara,
Carpinteria, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Thousand Oaks.
- Headquarters location to
some of the largest firms in Santa Barbara County.
- Access to higher education resources. The University of California at Santa Barbara, California State
University at Northridge, Westmont College, and Santa Barbara City
College are all in close proximity.
- Adjacent to Highway 101, one of
California's largest transportation routes.
- Proximity to major business centers. Carpinteria is only 12 miles from Santa Barbara, 20 miles from
Ventura, and 80 miles from Los Angeles.
- Nearby Santa Barbara Airport is served by 9
major airlines.
- Wide range of housing opportunities.
From the suburban residential developments of Carpinteria, Goleta,
Santa Barbara, and Ventura to the elegant homes and estates of
Montecito and the Carpinteria foothills.
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