Santa Barbara, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
88,024 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,672 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,466,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$987 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,189 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Barbara County
4
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Barbara County
4
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 53
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 3 0 56
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 57
Dec 3 0 52

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, CA State Senate District 21, CA Assembly District 37, CA
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Schools

Washington Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
McKinley Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Monroe Elementary
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Santa Barbara City College
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
2 miles, N • 5 star
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
6 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
78 miles, N • 1 star
Bob Hope Airport
79 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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