Isla Vista, CA Housing Market

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Isla Vista Migration & Relocation Trends
In Dec '24 - Feb '25, 60% of Isla Vista homebuyers searched to move out of Isla Vista, while 40% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 0.30% of homebuyers searched to move into Isla Vista from outside metros.
- Los Angeles homebuyers searched to move into Isla Vista more than any other metro followed by Seattle and Washington.
Where are people moving to Isla Vista from?
- 40% of Isla Vista homebuyers searched to stay within the Isla Vista metropolitan area.
- San Francisco was the most popular destination among Isla Vista homebuyers followed by San Luis Obispo and Sacramento.
Where are people from Isla Vista moving to?
Number of People Moving to Isla Vista
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People are moving to Isla Vista from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Dec '24 - Feb '25 | ||
1 | 1,152 | ||
2 | 64 | ||
3 | 45 | ||
4 | 32 | ||
5 | 18 | ||
6 | 13 | ||
7 | 13 | ||
8 | 12 | ||
9 | 11 | ||
10 | 7 |
People are leaving Isla Vista for
Outbound | Net outflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Dec '24 - Feb '25 | ||
1 | 568 | ||
2 | 135 | ||
3 | 33 | ||
4 | 26 | ||
5 | 18 | ||
6 | 17 | ||
7 | 16 | ||
8 | 14 | ||
9 | 14 | ||
10 | 13 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
Transportation in Isla Vista
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