Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Barbara County, CA real estate market currently shows 750 active listings, with 218 pending sales. Homes are averaging 66 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 66 days on market compared to 48 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 12.2% year-over-year, from $2,101,750 to $1,845,000.
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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: 93101, 93102, 93103, 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111, 93120, 93121
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
Santa Ynez: 93460
Summerland: 93067
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.