Santa Barbara
- Town in California
Town
Santa Barbara
- grade AOverall Grade
- Town in California
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 164 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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Median Home Value
$1,346,800
National
$281,900Median Rent
$2,209
National
$1,268Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Santa Barbara Rankings
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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
- Assault309.7national 282.7
- Murder3.4national 6.1
- Rape51.2national 40.7
- Robbery91.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary257.4national 500.1
- Theft1,594.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft192.4national 284
Residents
Working in Santa Barbara
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$98,346
National
$75,149Top Public Schools Serving Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Reviews
Rating 4.16 out of 5 164 reviews
Being in your early twenties and struggling to figure out life and follow your dreams is a great time to live in Santa Barbara. The lively and bright downtown Santa Barbara is another thing I love. Retail shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs line State Street. There are a lot of fun and interesting culture events in Santa Barbara all year long, like the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the Old Spanish Days Fiesta, and many art shows and performances. There is a lot of community support in Santa Barbara, and it's clear that the people there care about their neighbors and the environment, wanting to make it a safer and better place for everyone. The cost of living in Santa Barbara is pretty high, especially when it comes to property. Overall, as a young adult, living in Santa Barbara is the best way to experience outdoor activity, meet new people, and live by the sea.
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!