How much are property taxes in Eastern Goleta Valley, CA?
Homeowners in Eastern Goleta Valley, CA pay a median of $7,847 (±$974) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,657.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,035.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $1,361,700.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $7,847 (±$974)
- With a mortgage
- $9,657
- Without a mortgage
- $5,035
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in Eastern Goleta Valley against Santa Barbara County, its state and the nation
| Eastern Goleta Valley | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,847 (±$974) | $5,103 (±$149) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,657 (±$1,031) | $5,735 (±$165) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,035 (±$1,049) | $3,913 (±$220) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $1,361,700 (±$86,533) | $790,700 (±$17,571) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Eastern Goleta Valley, the median real estate tax is higher than in Santa Barbara County ($5,103).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Santa Barbara County, Eastern Goleta Valley ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 181 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Eastern Goleta Valley
The median tax ($7,847) is 0.6% of the median home value ($1,361,700).
Across Santa Barbara County the same ratio is 0.6%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Eastern Goleta Valley
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Goleta Valley | — | $7,847 (±$974) | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 3.9 mi | $5,560 (±$1,593) | Lower |
| Mission Canyon | 4.0 mi | $9,688 (±$3,505) | Not measurably different |
| Goleta | 4.2 mi | $6,451 (±$412) | Lower |
| Isla Vista | 4.8 mi | $7,500 (±$4,517) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Barbara | 4.9 mi | $7,498 (±$497) | Not measurably different |
| Montecito | 8.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Summerland | 11 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Toro Canyon | 13 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: University of California-Santa Barbara, CA ($5,560), Goleta, CA ($6,451).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Santa Barbara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Montecito | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Summerland | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Toro Canyon | $10,000 or more |
| 4 | Mission Canyon | $9,688 (±$3,505) |
| 5 | Santa Ynez | $8,542 (±$1,886) |
| 6 | Eastern Goleta Valley | $7,847 (±$974) |
| 7 | Isla Vista | $7,500 (±$4,517) |
| 8 | Santa Barbara | $7,498 (±$497) |
| 9 | Solvang | $6,987 (±$1,170) |
| 10 | Los Olivos | $6,583 (±$2,836) |
| 11 | Goleta | $6,451 (±$412) |
| 12 | Carpinteria | $6,258 (±$578) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Santa Barbara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Eastern Goleta Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Eastern Goleta Valley
How much are property taxes in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Eastern Goleta Valley, CA is $7,847 (±$974) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in Eastern Goleta Valley, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Eastern Goleta Valley higher than in Santa Barbara County?
In Eastern Goleta Valley, the median real estate tax is higher than in Santa Barbara County ($5,103).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastern Goleta Valley CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastern Goleta Valley CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastern Goleta Valley CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastern Goleta Valley CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastern Goleta Valley CDP, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Eastern Goleta Valley CDP, California (place:20574, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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