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Santa Barbara, CA

Aggregate real estate market report across all ZIPs in scope
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Santa Barbara, CA real estate market currently shows 334 active listings, with 82 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55.9 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 51 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 55.9 days on market compared to 70.1 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 9.6% year-over-year, from $3,914,186 to $3,538,392.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 138,777  ·  Density: 1,440.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $114,526

Typical home value: $1,235,276  ·  Homeownership: 48.3%

Included Areas

Santa Barbara: 93101, 93102, 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111, 93150, 93160

Westside: 93120, 93121

East Side: 93140, 93190

Riviera: 93103

Upper State: 93130

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
334
⇩ 13.2% vs 385 last year
Pending
82
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$3,538,392
⇩ 9.6% vs $3,914,186 last year
Average Price
$4,979,044
⇩ 14.9% vs $5,853,110 last year
Days on Market
55.9
⇩ 20.3% vs 70 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,454
⇩ 1.7% vs $1,479/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,565 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %