Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Santa Monica
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Santa Monica compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Residential layouts consist of a dense suburban blend of single-family homes and low-rise multi-unit buildings. This area offers slightly more open space than the typical Santa Monica urban landscape according to iHuus data.
Residential density is slightly higher than the Santa Monica average, characterized by a mix of single-family homes and low-rise apartment blocks. The area presents a settled suburban landscape with significant presence of established residential grids and commercial strips.
Residential layouts feature a blend of single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, providing a slightly more open feel than the dense urban average of Santa Monica. According to iHuus data, the area maintains a low-rise urban fabric with significant coastal development.
Full Santa Monica Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| North of Montana | 6.6 | #1 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Sunset Park | 6.5 | #2 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Ocean Park | 6.5 | #3 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Pico District | 6.3 | #4 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Wilshire/Montana | 6.2 | #5 | — |
| Wilshire/Montana | 6.2 | #6 | — |
| Santa Monica Pier Area/Ocean Avenue | 5.9 | #7 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Santa Monica Pier Area/Ocean Avenue | 5.9 | #8 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Downtown/Third Street Promenade | 5.9 | #9 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Downtown/Third Street Promenade | 5.9 | #10 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Mid-City | 5.8 | #11 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Northeast | 5.5 | #12 | -0.7 ↓ |
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