Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Barbara, CA real estate market currently shows 320 active listings, with 80 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56.2 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 73 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 56.2 days on market compared to 61.8 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 13% year-over-year, from $4,291,075 to $3,733,074.
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Population: 138,777 · Density: 1,440.0/mi² · Median household income: $114,526
Typical home value: $1,235,276 · Homeownership: 48.3%
Santa Barbara: 93101, 93102, 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111, 93150, 93160
Riviera: 93103
Upper State: 93130