Santa Monica

Santa Monica is one of the many jewels of Southern California. The population is about 80,000. And if you are thinking of living here, you have chosen a place that boasts of astounding beaches, superb public and private schools, and neighborhoods that are diverse culturally and ethnically. It also has a wide selection of recreation and leisure activities for all ages. If you love parks, there are miles and miles of parks to relax in. And if you don’t want to walk, there is the award winning public transportation to take you from activity to activity.

Santa Monica is home to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of Southern California (USC)

Employment Status of Santa Monica Residents

According to information released by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) indicates that as of June 2006, the unemployment rate for residents in the City of Santa Monica was 4.2%. This rate of unemployment in the City is down slightly from the 4.8% annual average in 2005, and down considerably from the 7.4% unemployment rate as of the 2000 Census. Unemployment rates assume that Santa Monica has the same proportionate share of the County's employee market today as it had in 2000, so this figure is at best an estimate. A more comprehensive overview of the unemployment information can be found at http://www.calmis.ca.gov/htmlfile/sublist.htm.

Occupations of Santa Monica Residents

There has been a significant increase in the number of Santa Monica residents employed in managerial and professional occupations. As of the 2000 Census, 60% the Santa Monica residents were employed in management, professional & related occupations.