California · Metropolitan Area
University of California-Santa Barbara is a small city in California with a population of 11,634. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, University of California-Santa Barbara receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. University of California-Santa Barbara stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in University of California-Santa Barbara is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in University of California-Santa Barbara is $452,600, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,512 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a highly educated community — 76.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
University of California-Santa Barbara enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 52.0% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 48.0% |
| 258% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,000 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,452 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,356 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,674 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,435 |
| County GDP | $69,606M |
| Restaurants | 1,758 |
| Healthcare | 3,115 |
| Retail | 2,556 |
| Manufacturing | 867 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,383 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 15.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $452,600 |
| 61% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,512 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,383 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 24.1% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| FEMA Disasters | 637 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.3 inches |
| 55% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4178°N, 119.8467°W |
| County FIPS | 06111 |
Winner: Democrat by 15.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76.5% |
| 127% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 8,949/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,115 |
| Restaurants | 1,758 |
| Retail Stores | 2,556 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 637 |
| Avg Commute | 15.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |