Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Barbara County, CA real estate market currently shows 801 active listings, with 236 pending sales. Homes are averaging 50 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 97 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 50 days on market compared to 45 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 12.8% year-over-year, from $1,975,000 to $1,722,500.
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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: 93103, 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93110, 93111, 93120, 93121, 93130, 93140, 93150
Santa Maria: 93454, 93455, 93456, 93457, 93458
Goleta: 93116, 93117, 93118, 93199
Buellton: 93427
Casmalia: 93429
Guadalupe: 93434
Los Alamos: 93440
Los Olivos: 93441
New Cuyama: 93254
The Mesa: 93109
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.