$65,000
- 1 bd
- 1 ba
- 480 sqft
1600 E Clark Ave Space 54
Santa Barbara County, CA Housing Market
$988,595
4.3% 1-yrThe average Santa Barbara County, CA home value is $988,595, up 4.3% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 18 days. (Updated on )
What is the Zillow Home Values Index?
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
Santa Barbara County Key Takeaways
Typical Home Values: $988,595
1-Year Value Change: +4.3%
(Data through September 30, 2026)
Santa Barbara County Housing Market Overview
1-Year Market Forecast: --
For Sale Inventory: 869 ()
New Listings: 270 ()
Median Sale to List Ratio: 0.999 ()
Median Sale Price: $900,833 ()
Median List Price: $1,378,000 ()
Percent of Sales Over List Price: 36.3% ()
Percent of Sales Under List Price: 49.2% ()
Median Days to Pending: 18 ()
(Metric availability is based on market coverage and data, housing data available for download in the Housing Data page)
How does this data help me?
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Cities in Santa Barbara County
- NameMedian ZHVI
- Santa Ynez$1,855,008
- Solvang$1,407,704
- Los Olivos$1,740,592
- Goleta$1,349,075
- Buellton$900,927
- Isla Vista$1,484,873
- Santa Barbara$1,805,649
- Los Alamos$887,402
- Montecito$5,676,750
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Santa Barbara County Rental Market Trends
Average Rent: $3,279 ()
National Average Rent: $1,932 ()
Month-Over-Month Change: 0.1% ()
Year-Over-Year Change: 2.8% ()
How does this data help me?
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are current home values in Santa Barbara County, CA?
The median home value in Santa Barbara County, CA is $988,595 as of September 2026. This represents a 0.5% increase compared to last month and a 4.3% increase year-over-year.
How do home values in Santa Barbara County, CA compare to California and the national average?
The median home value in Santa Barbara County, CA ($988,595) compares to California ($761,538) and the U.S. national median ($366,157).
What are the top cities in Santa Barbara County, CA by home value?
The cities with the highest median home values in Santa Barbara County, CA include: Montecito ($5,604,595), Summerland ($3,074,834), Santa Ynez ($1,875,979), Santa Barbara ($1,824,406), Los Olivos ($1,762,222). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.
