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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