Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Barbara County, CA real estate market currently shows 829 active listings, with 235 pending sales. Homes are averaging 49 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 71 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 46 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 4.5% year-over-year, from $1,878,750 to $1,794,000.
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Population: 445,392 · Density: 614.3/mi² · Median household income: $94,537
Typical home value: $790,472 · Homeownership: 51.8%
Santa Barbara: 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93110, 93111, 93150, 93160
Santa Maria: 93454, 93455, 93456, 93457, 93458
Goleta: 93116, 93117, 93118, 93199
Westside: 93101, 93102, 93120, 93121
Buellton: 93427
Casmalia: 93429
Guadalupe: 93434
Lompoc Village: 93438
Los Alamos: 93440
Los Olivos: 93441
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.