Santa Barbara
- Town in California
Town
Santa Barbara
- grade AOverall Grade
- Town in California
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 162 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,130,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,038
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Santa Barbara Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault265national 282.7
- Murder2.2national 6.1
- Rape65.4national 40.7
- Robbery91.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary236.7national 500.1
- Theft1,906.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft243.2national 284
Residents
Working in Santa Barbara
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$89,243
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Santa Barbara Reviews
Rating 4.16 out of 5 162 reviews
I love Santa Barbara so much! I was born here, and have met so many amazing people. We were blessed with both the beach, and the mountains, and the weather is beautiful. There are so many amazing places to go and fun things to do! I love it here, and am forever grateful for everything that Santa Barbara has given me.
Born in SB, It was great as a kid lots of nice people, good beaches etc. however my experience will not be your experience. Lots of natural beauty, good parks, etc. don’t be fooled into thinking nothing bad happens here. My best friend was murdered in 1st grade. Yes bad things happen here too. It was amazing in the 80’s and 90’s but if you recently moved here you will have nothing to compare it to and therefore it could be your paradise, just bring lots and lots of money because the only thing free here is a stroll on the beach. A tad jaded but I was very lucky to have grown up here and experienced the best of it, very grateful for some great memories. Enjoy it while you can!
Santa Barbara is such an incredible city to live in--great weather, beautiful, vibrant culture. However, it can start to feel small after living here a while, and is certainly difficult to afford.