Santa Monica City Property Records in California
Property records for Santa Monica are public documents held at the county level in Los Angeles County. Deeds, deeds of trust and other recorded instruments are kept by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, which offers online and in-person record searches. Ownership, assessed values and parcel maps come from the Los Angeles County Assessor, whose Assessor Parcel Number (APN) lookup is the usual starting point. Permits, zoning and rent control records for properties in the city are handled by the City of Santa Monica Planning and Community Development Department and the Santa Monica Rent Control Board. Civil cases involving title disputes are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
Santa Monica Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section covers reported crime in Santa Monica. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Each category shows the number of crimes reported in the city, giving a general picture of recorded crime activity.
Santa Monica reported 4 murders, 180 robberies, and 444 assaults. For property crime, the data shows 4,261 total property crimes, 755 burglaries, and 497 motor vehicle thefts.
Readers can use these counts to see the range of crime types reported in Santa Monica. These figures reflect reported incidents only, so they show what was recorded in each category rather than a full picture of every incident.
What Is the Population Profile of Santa Monica
Santa Monica's racial and ethnic makeup is shown by population counts and percentages for each group. The three largest groups are White residents at 62% (56,603 people), Hispanic residents at 16% (15,033 people), and Asian residents at 9% (8,532 people). The data also includes residents of two or more races (5,894, 6%), Black residents (4,375, 5%), residents of other races (859, 0.94%), American Indian residents (190, 0.21%), and Pacific Islander residents (49, 0.05%).
Santa Monica, Ratings Compared Across California 
Santa Monica's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from schools and health to nightlife and walkability. The three highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A+), Health & Fitness (A+), and Nightlife (A+). Other notable ratings include Access to Bars (A+), Access to Coffee Shops (A+), and Walkability (A+), while Housing (C) and Cost of Living (D+) are the lowest. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Santa Monica.
How Educated Is Santa Monica
Santa Monica's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (39%), Masters Degree (17%), and High School (9%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Santa Monica's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 to 1979 (38%), followed by 1940 to 1959 (24%) and 1980 to 1999 (14%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Santa Monica's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 1 bedroom (35%), followed by 2 bedrooms (34%) and 3 bedrooms (15%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Santa Monica's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (19%), ages 25 to 34 (18%), and ages 35 to 44 (15%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Santa Monica
Santa Monica's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $1,810,200. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,338 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Santa Monica's dynamic real estate landscape.