Housing & Real Estate — Santa Barbara, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 39,015 |
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| Occupied | 36,618 |
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| Vacant | 2,397 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 14,566 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 22,052 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,570,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,843,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,302/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $7,498/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 26.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 47.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,635 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,848 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,168 |
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| Built before 1960 | 16,384 |
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| Median Year Built | 1964 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
