Santa Barbara County
City in California, United States
Overview
Santa Barbara County, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, is renowned for its Mediterranean climate, scenic beaches, rich culture, and charming Spanish-style architecture. The area includes cosmopolitan Santa Barbara City as well as relaxing coastal and inland communities, offering endless outdoor activities and culinary adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
448,229
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.54°, -120.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,780
Local Cost
$3,362
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
404 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SQA
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 92/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.