Santa Barbara, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
88,024
Population
4,516/sq mi density
$101,672
Median Income
$62,921 per capita
$1,466,400
Home Value
$1,824,406 Zillow
$2,302
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
644
Violent Crime/100K
1,841 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$101,672 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,466,400 home value, $2,302/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
88,024
Census 2023
Population Density
4,516
per square mile
Land Area
42.0
square miles (108.7 km²)
Median Age
39.4 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 36.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
63.3%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
36.8%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 68.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 31.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
68.9%
Spanish
31.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
20.4%
Veterans
3.8%
37% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.2%
14% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.6%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.4%
9% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.450
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 88,024 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,516 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 42.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.9% |
| Female | 51.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 68.9% |
| Spanish | 31.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.8% |
| Disability | 11.2% |
| Health Insurance | 90.6% |
| Uninsured | 9.4% |
| Broadband Access | 93.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.450 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |