Economy & Jobs — Santa Barbara, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $106,182 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$115,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $62,921 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 48,520 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.8% |
| Professional | 19.1% |
| Arts Food | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 398 |
| Fast Food | 398 |
| Physician Offices | 382 |
| Dental Offices | 248 |
| Real Estate Offices | 241 |
| Law Offices | 234 |
| Coffee Shops | 158 |
| Insurance Agencies | 147 |
| Hotels Motels | 138 |
| Child Day Care | 134 |
| Grocery Stores | 125 |
| Auto Repair | 120 |
| Commercial Banks | 108 |
| Liquor Stores | 99 |
| Accounting Firms | 87 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
