Housing by town in Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County, California has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $2,131 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,643 in 2015–2019 (+29.7%; Up after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $2,131 (±$35)
- Households that rent
- 47.6%
- Median household income
- $98,161
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Santa Barbara County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buellton | $2,194 | 41.3% | $99,936 | $837,400 | $5,761 |
| Carpinteria | $2,377 | 38.5% | $100,658 | $1,043,100 | $6,258 |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | $2,964 | 25.4% | $146,284 | $1,361,700 | $7,847 |
| Goleta | $2,437 | 49.3% | $122,370 | $1,062,100 | $6,451 |
| Guadalupe | $1,732 | 44.6% | $66,930 | $495,600 | $2,690 |
| Isla Vista | $1,878 | 98.8% | $25,972 | $1,218,800 | $7,500 |
| Lompoc | $1,589 | 51.0% | $72,004 | $472,900 | $2,737 |
| Los Alamos | $2,882 | 25.5% | $79,167 | $831,300 | $4,902 |
| Los Olivos | $2,194 | 11.8% | $143,229 | $1,522,700 | $6,583 |
| Mission Canyon | $3,500 or more | 28.9% | $208,466 | $2,000,000 or more | $9,688 |
| Mission Hills | $1,838 | 18.7% | $111,974 | $492,900 | $3,406 |
| Montecito | $3,500 or more | 24.2% | $231,005 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Orcutt | $2,193 | 22.7% | $111,416 | $624,500 | $4,930 |
| Santa Barbara | $2,413 | 60.1% | $106,182 | $1,570,800 | $7,498 |
| Santa Maria | $1,925 | 49.8% | $84,746 | $531,700 | $3,435 |
| Santa Ynez | $1,969 | 35.1% | $110,781 | $1,163,000 | $8,542 |
| Solvang | $1,666 | 43.0% | $109,091 | $949,600 | $6,987 |
| Summerland | — | 35.7% | $95,694 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Toro Canyon | $2,179 | 14.1% | $140,743 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $1,526 | 85.3% | $69,327 | $452,900 | $5,560 |
| Vandenberg AFB | $2,747 | 100.0% | $84,167 | — | — |
| Vandenberg Village | $2,313 | 25.2% | $110,904 | $637,100 | $4,075 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $38,300 | $63,750 | $102,000 |
| 2 people | $43,750 | $72,850 | $116,600 |
| 3 people | $49,200 | $81,950 | $131,150 |
| 4 people | $54,650 | $91,050 | $145,700 |
| 5 people | $59,050 | $98,350 | $157,400 |
| 6 people | $63,400 | $105,650 | $169,050 |
| 7 people | $67,800 | $112,950 | $180,700 |
| 8 people | $72,150 | $120,200 | $192,350 |
How the places in Santa Barbara County rank across California
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Crime reported to police in Santa Barbara County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,810 | 408 | 6,955 | 1,568 | 443,591 | 9 of 9 |
| 2024 | 1,912 | 429 | 6,178 | 1,385 | 446,170 | 9 of 9 |
| 2025 | 1,857 | 419 | 5,560 | 1,255 | 443,005 | 9 of 9 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Santa Barbara County recorded 1,857 violent and 5,560 property crimes, 419 and 1,255 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Santa Barbara County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office | 135,709 | 293 | 936 |
| Santa Maria Police Department | 111,741 | 699 | 2,026 |
| Santa Barbara Police Department | 86,926 | 551 | 1,450 |
| Lompoc Police Department | 43,455 | 175 | 464 |
| Goleta Police Department | 32,573 | 67 | 378 |
| Carpinteria Police Department | 12,786 | 41 | 163 |
| Guadalupe Police Department | 8,868 | 13 | 55 |
| Solvang Police Department | 5,958 | 8 | 49 |
| Buellton Police Department | 4,989 | 10 | 39 |
ZIP codes in Santa Barbara County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93458 | 59,148 | $1,895 | $511,800 | $75,257 | 57.1% |
| 93436 | 55,820 | $1,653 | $504,000 | $80,097 | 45.3% |
| 93117 | 52,934 | $2,054 | $1,082,400 | $90,037 | 61.9% |
| 93455 | 44,611 | $2,391 | $610,300 | $110,661 | 23.7% |
| 93454 | 41,896 | $1,856 | $525,000 | $81,522 | 47.7% |
| 93101 | 31,554 | $2,250 | $1,184,000 | $90,148 | 77.1% |
| 93105 | 24,437 | $2,650 | $1,663,000 | $138,286 | 47.2% |
| 93103 | 19,382 | $2,587 | $1,663,600 | $122,159 | 56.9% |
| 93111 | 18,274 | $2,869 | $1,296,700 | $144,353 | 34.2% |
| 93013 | 16,317 | $2,363 | $1,153,600 | $110,359 | 39.0% |
| 93110 | 15,436 | $2,326 | $1,199,500 | $129,209 | 36.3% |
| 93108 | 11,526 | $3,500 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $230,419 | 21.5% |
| 93109 | 10,915 | $2,823 | $1,882,500 | $123,347 | 44.5% |
| 93434 | 8,603 | $1,732 | $498,800 | $67,231 | 44.1% |
| 93463 | 8,130 | $1,758 | $1,114,500 | $118,488 | 40.3% |
| 93460 | 6,039 | $2,119 | $1,205,900 | $114,139 | 31.1% |
| 93427 | 5,737 | $2,122 | $867,500 | $102,857 | 40.8% |
| 93106 | 5,418 | $2,100 | — | — | 100.0% |
| 93437 | 3,477 | $2,747 | — | $84,167 | 100.0% |
| 93440 | 1,185 | $2,882 | $831,300 | $79,167 | 25.5% |
| 93441 | 1,134 | $2,194 | $1,503,100 | $142,760 | 11.6% |
| 93067 | 1,101 | — | $1,716,500 | $71,134 | 44.3% |
| 93254 | 707 | — | $223,600 | $60,938 | 21.8% |
| 93429 | 99 | $1,543 | — | $169,063 | 72.4% |
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Questions about Santa Barbara County
What is the crime rate in Santa Barbara County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Santa Barbara County recorded 419 violent and 1,255 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,857 violent and 5,560 property crimes in all).
Which place in Santa Barbara County has the lowest rent?
University of California-Santa Barbara has the lowest median gross rent, $1,526 (±$111) a month.
What is the median rent in Santa Barbara County, California?
The median gross rent in Santa Barbara County is $2,131 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Barbara County, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Barbara County, California
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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