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Santa Barbara, California by the numbers
According to the FBI, Santa Barbara had 6.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 47% higher than the California rate (4.3). The median household income is $106,182 and the median home value is $1,570,800. About 87,779 people live in Santa Barbara.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara police recorded 554 violent crimes in 2025, or 6.4 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 47% higher than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,433 (16.5 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 38% between 2022 and 2025 (400 to 554).
| Offense (2025) | Santa Barbara count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 554 | 6.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 70 | 0.81 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 60 | 0.69 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 423 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,433 | 16.5 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 147 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,161 | 13.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 125 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Santa Barbara changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 400 | 1,819 | 3 |
| 2023 | 528 | 1,594 | 1 |
| 2024 | 552 | 1,568 | 1 |
| 2025 | 554 | 1,433 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Santa Barbara Police Department's own reports.
How does Santa Barbara compare with California?
The median household income in Santa Barbara is $106,182, close to the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,570,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,413 a month. About 87,779 people live on 19 square miles of land, roughly 4,504 per square mile. The city lies in Santa Barbara County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Santa Barbara | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,779 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $106,182 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,570,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,413 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 51.9% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 39.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Santa Barbara?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Santa Barbara County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara city limits had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: US 101. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Santa Barbara?
Inside the city limits there are 22 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 5 state parks or recreation areas: Carpinteria State Beach, Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, El Capitán State Beach, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Refugio State Beach.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Santa Barbara
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Santa Barbara city limits. One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Far West Guns (Santa Barbara) and Santa Barbara Loan & Jewelry (Santa Barbara).
Liquor stores
21 liquor stores are on the map inside the Santa Barbara city limits: Beverages & More INC (Santa Barbara), Bottle Shop The (Santa Barbara), Brownies Market Liquor & Deli (Santa Barbara), Corner Market & Liquor (Santa Barbara), Crown Liquor (Santa Barbara), Fairway Liquor Corp (Santa Barbara), Hi Time Liquor (Santa Barbara), Jj Liquor (Santa Barbara) and 13 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Santa Barbara city limits: Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (Santa Barbara).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Santa Barbara?
In 2025, Santa Barbara had 6.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (554 reported), 47% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 16.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Santa Barbara?
$106,182 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Santa Barbara?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,570,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Santa Barbara?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Santa Barbara County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Ventura, CA (28 mi) · Oxnard, CA (32 mi) · Camarillo, CA (41 mi) · Thousand Oaks, CA (50 mi) · Santa Maria, CA (55 mi) · Simi Valley, CA (56 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Santa Barbara County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Santa Barbara city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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