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.
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