How much are property taxes in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA?

Name: Property taxes in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA, 2020–2024
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Homeowners in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA pay a median of $5,560 (±$1,593) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).

Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,877.

Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,292.

That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $452,900.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Median real estate taxes: $5,560 (±$1,593)
With a mortgage: $5,877
Without a mortgage: $4,292
Share of median value: 1.2%

Real estate taxes in University of California-Santa Barbara against Santa Barbara County, its state and the nation

Median real estate taxes paid a year, estimate (90% margin of error)
	University of California-Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara County	California	United States
Median real estate taxes	$5,560 (±$1,593)	$5,103 (±$149)	$5,124 (±$17)	$3,119
Homes with a mortgage	$5,877 (±$1,279)	$5,735 (±$165)	$5,839 (±$17)	$3,489
Homes without a mortgage	$4,292 (±$1,067)	$3,913 (±$220)	$3,825 (±$19)	$2,576
Median home value	$452,900 (±$12,276)	$790,700 (±$17,571)	$734,700 (±$1,307)	$332,700

In University of California-Santa Barbara, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County ($5,103).

It is not measurably different from California ($5,124).

It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).

In Santa Barbara County, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks 14 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.

Statewide, it ranks 368 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 University of California-Santa Barbara

The median tax ($5,560) is 1.2% of the median home value ($452,900).

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 University of California-Santa Barbara

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with University of California-Santa Barbara
Place	Distance	Median real estate taxes	Compared with this place
University of California-Santa Barbara	—	$5,560 (±$1,593)	—
Isla Vista	0.9 mi	$7,500 (±$4,517)	Not measurably different
Goleta	1.4 mi	$6,451 (±$412)	Not measurably different
Eastern Goleta Valley	3.9 mi	$7,847 (±$974)	Higher
Santa Barbara	7.6 mi	$7,498 (±$497)	Higher
Mission Canyon	7.9 mi	$9,688 (±$3,505)	Higher
Montecito	12 mi	$10,000 or more	—
Summerland	15 mi	$10,000 or more	—
Toro Canyon	16 mi	$10,000 or more	—

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eastern Goleta Valley, CA ($7,847), Santa Barbara, CA ($7,498), Mission Canyon, CA ($9,688).

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
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)
13	Buellton	$5,761 (±$826)
14	University of California-Santa Barbara	$5,560 (±$1,593)
15	Orcutt	$4,930 (±$309)
16	Los Alamos	$4,902 (±$1,980)
17	Vandenberg Village	$4,075 (±$671)
18	Santa Maria	$3,435 (±$177)
19	Mission Hills	$3,406 (±$529)
20	Lompoc	$2,737 (±$207)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Santa Barbara County, ranked from highest to lowest.

University of California-Santa Barbara 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 University of California-Santa Barbara

How much are property taxes in University of California-Santa Barbara?

The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA is $5,560 (±$1,593) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What is the property tax rate in University of California-Santa Barbara?

The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in University of California-Santa Barbara, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.

Are property taxes in University of California-Santa Barbara higher than in Santa Barbara County?

In University of California-Santa Barbara, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County ($5,103).

It is not measurably different from California ($5,124).

It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).

Sources

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 University of California-Santa Barbara CDP, California (place:81316, 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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