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Santa Barbara, California · ZIP 93109

Santa Barbara — ZIP 93109

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Santa Barbara (93109) scores 51/100 — Fair for Santa Barbara. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $2.39M.

51OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share28%
Property crime share72%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index21/100
Typical home value$2.39M
Median rent$4,838/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$2.39M

Median Rent

$4,838/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,873

Violent Crime

1,871

Property Crime

6,002

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Santa Barbara County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Washington ElementaryKG–06477
50%
57%
Monroe ElementaryKG–06315
37%
52%
McKinley ElementaryKG–06293
17%
27%
Olive Grove Charter - Santa BarbaraKG–1274
5%
35%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

11,069

Median Income

$123K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93109 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 93109 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 93109 is approximately $2.39M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 93109 in Santa Barbara has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.