Life in Santa Barbara research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Santa Barbara over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Santa Barbara:
The population in Santa Barbara is 88,024.
The median home value in Santa Barbara is $1,781,413.
The median income in Santa Barbara is $101,672.
The cost of living in Santa Barbara is 223 which is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Santa Barbara is $2,302.
The unemployment rate in Santa Barbara is 4.7%.
The poverty rate in Santa Barbara is 13.1%.
The average high in Santa Barbara is 69.8° and the average low is 48.8°.
Crime in Santa Barbara summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Santa Barbara. Key points include:
There were 2,108 total crimes in Santa Barbara in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Barbara is 2,458.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Barbara is 648.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Barbara is 1,809.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Santa Barbara is 15.99% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Barbara / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,108 | 2,458.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 556 | 648.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 64 | 74.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 421 | 490.9 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,552 | 1,809.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 146 | 170.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,236 | 1,441.3 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 170 | 198.2 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Santa Barbara summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Santa Barbara. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Santa Barbara is 223 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Santa Barbara is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Santa Barbara is $1,781,413.
The median income in Santa Barbara is $101,672.
| Living Expense | Santa Barbara | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 471 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 157 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Santa Barbara is 69.8° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 27.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Santa Barbara |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 27.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
You haven't lived until you've lived in Santa Barbara. The beach is minutes from everything, people are diverse and friendly, and the food options are numerous. This is a great place to live or visit and to raise a family.
Home prices are through the roof, but that is the same all over the state. One of our favorite activities is the art walk which takes place on the beach each weekend. Locals sell goods all along the pathway, it's a great experience to shop at.
The current population in Santa Barbara is 88,024. The population has increased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88,024 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 88,640 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 89,132 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 90,911 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 91,376 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 91,325 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 91,443 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 90,922 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 90,401 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 89,669 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 89,062 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 88,572 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 88,192 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 87,859 | - |
53.4% White with 47,043 White residents.
1.2% African American with 1,092 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 210 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 3,225 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 104 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 811 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 3,156 Two Or More residents.
36.8% Hispanic with 32,383 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Santa Barbara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 36.8% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Santa Barbara is 51.1% female with 45,010 female residents.
Santa Barbara is 48.9% male with 43,014 male residents.
| Gender | Santa Barbara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
6.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Santa Barbara completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Santa Barbara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.1% of households in Santa Barbara earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Santa Barbara earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Santa Barbara earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Santa Barbara earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in Santa Barbara earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Santa Barbara earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Santa Barbara earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.7% of households in Santa Barbara earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in Santa Barbara earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.9% of households in Santa Barbara earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Santa Barbara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.9% | 19.4% | 12.6% |