Santa Barbara County, CA home prices

Santa Barbara County, CA: the typical home is worth $1,005,298 as of 2026-05, up +2.2% over the past year and +265.8% since 2000. Listings run about…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $34,999 → 2026: $1,005,298 (28.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $1,005,298, homes in Santa Barbara County sit 97% above the California median ($509,844) and 330% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 11.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~95% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$4,962/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $3,338/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Ventura County, CA ($883,043) · San Luis Obispo County, CA ($909,704) · Kern County, CA ($364,263) · Los Angeles County, CA ($888,357) · Kings County, CA ($365,077) · Tulare County, CA ($363,067)