Living in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a large place in California, United States, home to 91,842 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 4%, #543 of 16,523), early retirees (top 15%, #1,570 of 10,762), retired couples (top 27%, #2,540 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Santa Barbara
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 51 min and sets around 1:53; in late June it sets around 5:14.
How Santa Barbara ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 28 | #10,662 of 11,898 | #566 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 8 | #9,555 of 9,771 | #635 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 14 | #7,859 of 8,006 | #590 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 21 | #6,065 of 6,237 | #505 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,540 of 9,474 | #268 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #5,086 of 9,474 | #403 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,570 of 10,762 | #204 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,688 of 7,271 | #227 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 12 | #7,868 of 8,006 | #656 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 12 | #11,828 of 12,111 | #655 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 59 | #3,485 of 7,271 | #401 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #5,572 of 9,474 | #483 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,738 of 18,063 | #331 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 59 | #543 of 16,523 | #22 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 9 | #17,152 of 18,063 | #526 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,007 of 16,523 | #336 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #4,214 of 21,167 | #447 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,068 of 12,111 | #187 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,757 of 6,413 | #118 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 52 | #6,016 of 12,111 | #566 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Montecito 6 km
- Goleta 12 km
- Isla Vista 15 km
- Carpinteria 17 km
- Mira Monte 38 km
- Ventura (California) 40 km
- Ojai 42 km
- Solvang 45 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.