Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Santa Barbara, CA
$1,570,800Median home value
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About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is the South Coast's anchor city, known for its red-tile roofs, State Street promenade, and the 'American Riviera' waterfront backed by the Santa Ynez Mountains. Housing spans downtown condos, Riviera hillside homes, and family neighborhoods. It pairs a resort-town setting with a real economy in education, tech, and tourism.
Home prices in Santa Barbara
The median home value in Santa Barbara is $1,570,800.
Top places in Santa Barbara
- State Street — downtown promenade of shops and restaurants.
- Old Mission Santa Barbara — 1786 'Queen of the Missions.'
- Santa Barbara waterfront and East Beach — beach, harbor, and breakwater.
- Stearns Wharf — 1872 working wharf with shops and dining.
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse — 1929 Spanish Colonial landmark with tower views.
- Funk Zone — wine tasting rooms and galleries near the beach.
Commuting from Santa Barbara
- Amtrak Santa Barbara station (Pacific Surfliner) downtown.
- U.S. 101 is the main highway; Los Angeles is about 1 hour 40 minutes southeast.
- Santa Barbara Airport is about 20 minutes west in Goleta.
Santa Barbara FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median home value in Santa Barbara is $1,570,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Santa Barbara, CA?
Amtrak Santa Barbara station (Pacific Surfliner) downtown.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.