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Santa Barbara, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
88,024
Population
4,516/sq mi density
$101,672
Median Income
$62,921 per capita
$1,466,400
Home Value
$1,797,687 Zillow
$2,302
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
436
Violent Crime/100K
2,309 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,672 median income, 3.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,466,400 home value, $2,302/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,466,400
420% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,302/mo
98% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
39.8%
39% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
38,678
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,466,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,797,687
Median Sale Price
$1,850,000
Median List Price
$1,995,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
39.8%
Owner-Occupied
60.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$2,459/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,746/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,124/mo
3 Bedroom
$4,075/mo
4 Bedroom
$4,647/mo
Census median rent:
$2,302/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,793/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
53 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
51
Price Drops
14.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,144
Active Inventory
128
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
39.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,466,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,797,687 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,850,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,995,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,144 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,302 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,793 |
| FMR Studio | $2,459 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $2,746 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $3,124 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $4,075 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $4,647 |
Market
| Days on Market | 53 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.1% |
| Homes Sold | 51 |
| Active Inventory | 128 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,144 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 39.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 38,678 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 32.9% |