Air Quality Ranking — Santa Monica
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Santa Monica compare on air quality. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How air quality is measured →
Top Air Quality Neighborhoods — Ranked
Air quality in this area remains consistently good with rare instances of elevated readings. This level of cleanliness is in line with the Santa Monica average according to iHuus data.
Air quality in this area remains consistently good with rare instances of elevated readings. This level of cleanliness is in line with the Santa Monica average according to iHuus data.
Air quality remains consistently high with rare instances of elevated readings. This level of cleanliness is typical for the city of Santa Monica, according to iHuus data.
Full Santa Monica Air Quality Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown/Third Street Promenade | 8 | #1 | — |
| Downtown/Third Street Promenade | 8 | #2 | — |
| Mid-City | 8 | #3 | — |
| Northeast | 8 | #4 | — |
| North of Montana | 8 | #5 | — |
| Ocean Park | 8 | #6 | — |
| Pico District | 8 | #7 | — |
| Santa Monica Pier Area/Ocean Avenue | 8 | #8 | — |
| Santa Monica Pier Area/Ocean Avenue | 8 | #9 | — |
| Sunset Park | 8 | #10 | — |
| Wilshire/Montana | 8 | #11 | — |
| Wilshire/Montana | 8 | #12 | — |
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