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University of California-Santa Barbara, CA
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University of California-Santa Barbara, CA
At a Glance
How University of California-Santa Barbara Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows University of California-Santa Barbara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is University of California-Santa Barbara a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
University of California-Santa Barbara residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,452. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in University of California-Santa Barbara is $452,600 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,524,909. Median rent is $1,512/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
University of California-Santa Barbara reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,376/100K.
Education
76.5% of adults in University of California-Santa Barbara hold a bachelor's degree or higher (127% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
University of California-Santa Barbara has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.