Santa Barbara County, CA
Living in Santa Barbara County
Bikeability74
Walkability59
Commute80
Public Transit51
Affordability23
Public Safety59
Airports28
Hospitals53
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
445kPopulation+29k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
34%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate18%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$577kMedian Home Value+$900 (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$349 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K17%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more8%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Santa Barbara County
United States45
California55
Property Crime in Santa Barbara County
United States48
California56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Santa Barbara County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding11
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Santa Barbara County, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
Cachuma Elementary and Middle School
8 miles, E
Dunn School
9 miles, NW
Waldorf School of Santa Barbara
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Santa Barbara County, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara
14 miles, SE
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
21 miles, E
Westmont College
22 miles, E
Thomas Aquinas College
55 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
7 miles, NW
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
15 miles, SE
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
16 miles, SE
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
14 miles, SE
San Luis County Regional Airport
59 miles, NW
Meadows Field
83 miles, NE