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Santa Barbara
  • Town in California

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Santa Barbara is a town in California with a population of 88,640. Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Santa Barbara offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Santa Barbara there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Santa Barbara and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Santa Barbara are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,346,800
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,209
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    59%
  • Own
    41%
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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
  • Assault
    309.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    51.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    91.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    257.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,594.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    192.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    21%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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