Santa Barbara, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 91,772
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Average

Climate

Daytime temperatures are mild and warm throughout the year, with cool temperatures in the evenings.

Geography

The Santa Ynez Mountains run along the east-west section of the Santa Barbara coastline.

Recreation

The beaches in Santa Barbara are the city’s most popular recreational destination.

Historical

The city’s film industry began with the establishment of American Film Co.’s Flying A Studio in 1910. Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and Charlie Chaplin each owned property there.

Fun Fact

The wine country around Santa Barbara was recently featured in the film <em>Sideways</em>.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
91,772
Population under 55:
75.6%
Population over 55:
24.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Bakersfield

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
78°F July High, 37°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$49,786
Median home price:
$711,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9.5%
Average
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
22
Middle schools:
11
High schools:
5

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
3
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
3
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
4

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
4/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
9/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
354

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