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Santa Barbara, CA
Overview
Santa Barbara, CA, is famous for its beaches, surfing, and authentic Spanish architecture. Santa Barbara is a coastal city home to around 92,000 people. Something interesting about Santa Barbara is that Stearns Wharf is the oldest wharf in California that's still in function. Something else to note about the city is that the Moreton Bay Fig Tree offers more than 21,000 square feet of shade and is the largest Ficus macrophylla in the United States.
What’s it like to live in Santa Barbara, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Santa Barbara, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$2,000,000
and homes stay on the market for 49 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Santa Barbara are $2,100,000
and $1,869,500
, respectively. Santa Barbara area townhouses have a median sale price of $1,400,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CAExplore our Santa Barbara housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Santa Barbara home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Santa Barbara rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Santa Barbara rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Santa Barbara, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Santa Barbara
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Barbara | $1,750,000 | 47 / 100 | 97 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| West Mesa | $3,500,000 | 91 / 100 | 54 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Hope Ranch | $3,600,000 | 41 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Mesa | $2,385,000 | 53 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| San Roque | $2,050,000 | 68 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
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Santa Barbara Migration & Relocation Trends
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What is there to do in Santa Barbara, CA ?
If you're living in Santa Barbara, CA, you may be contemplating what to do in your free time. From nature parks to stellar restaurants and an arts and culture scene, there's plenty to do in this city. Santa Barbara is known for its popular museums such as Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Santa Barbara Historical Museum. You'll find that there's a vibrant arts and culture scene, with many performing arts centers such as Lobero Theatre and Center Stage Theater. The city is also known for its parks and green spaces like Shoreline Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, Elings Park Foundation, just to name a few. For a taste of Santa Barbara's cuisine, there are a few local eateries you don't want to skip. Los Agaves Restaurant, Stonehouse Restaurant, and Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Takeout are just three of the numerous restaurants you should grab a bite at.
Explore some of the best things to do in Santa Barbara
What's the best way to get around Santa Barbara, CA ?
The best way to get around Santa Barbara is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Santa Barbara has a walk score of 61, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 93101 and 93106. You can also get around Santa Barbara by bike. With a bike score of 68, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Santa Barbara Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Santa Barbara has 2 heavy rail stations; Amtrak, Santa Barbara Amtrak Station. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 21 car rental locations. Renting a bike is another good way to get around. There are 2 bike rental locations.
Airports
Santa Barbara has 2 airports which allows you to easily travel.
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