As of 2012, Santa Barbara's population is 88,410 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.60 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Santa Barbara is $674,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.49 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Santa Barbara's cost of living is 104.70% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Santa Barbara public schools spend $7,422 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 17.5 students per teacher in Santa Barbara. --------------------The unemployment rate in Santa Barbara is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Santa Barbara jobs have Increased by 0.23 percent.
Ranked #4 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #10 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #10 America’s Best Cities for Foodies
Ranked #11 Most Competitive Public Colleges
Ranked #37 Best Green Cities
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Santa Barbara's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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