Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montecito Heights a good place to live?
Montecito Heights is a good place to live. Montecito Heights is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Montecito Heights has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 56. The average household income is $128,641 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 58% of residents. A majority of residents in Montecito Heights are home owners, with 20.5% of residents renting and 79.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Montecito Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Montecito Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Montecito Heights, CA a safe neighborhood?
Montecito Heights, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Montecito Heights?
The median home price in Montecito Heights is $1,200,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $240,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.01%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,760 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $247K a year to afford the median home price in Montecito Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Montecito Heights is $129K.
What are the best public schools in Montecito Heights?
The best public schools that serve Montecito Heights are:
- Maria Carrillo High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Santa Rosa High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Rincon Valley Middle School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 2.0.
What are the best private schools in Montecito Heights?
The best private schools that serve Montecito Heights are:
- Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- St. Eugene Cathedral School has a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
- Santa Rosa Montessori School has a student teacher ratio of 7:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Montecito Heights, Santa Rosa, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Montecito Heights, Santa Rosa, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Montecito Heights, Santa Rosa, CA are Junior College, Montgomery Village, Fountaingrove, Bennett Valley and Juilliard Park.
Are home prices dropping in Montecito Heights?
Yes, home prices in Montecito Heights are down 3% in the last 12 months.
