Goleta

Santa Barbara · California · United States

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Transit Strong in Healthcare Strong in Entertainment

University town with UCSB, tech employers, Hollister Avenue dining, and more affordable housing.

Neighborhood Profile

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Updated March 2026

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Great

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Great

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Good

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Affordability

Based on median rent relative to other neighborhoods in this city.Good

Safety

Based on income levels as a proxy (crime data coming soon).Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Key Statistics

Median Rent

$1,621

per month

Home Value

$604,200

median

Household Income

$62,750

median annual

Avg Commute

28.4 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

Explore Goleta

Other Santa Barbara Neighborhoods

Downtown / State Street

Mesa / Westside

$2,890/mo

Montecito

$4,500/mo

Riviera / Mission Canyon

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Goleta

Santa Barbara · California · United States

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Transit Strong in Healthcare Strong in Entertainment

University town with UCSB, tech employers, Hollister Avenue dining, and more affordable housing.

Neighborhood Profile

Tap any card to learn what the score measures.

Updated March 2026

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Great

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Great

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Good

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Affordability

Based on median rent relative to other neighborhoods in this city.Good

Safety

Based on income levels as a proxy (crime data coming soon).Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Key Statistics

Median Rent

$1,621

per month

Home Value

$604,200

median

Household Income

$62,750

median annual

Avg Commute

28.4 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

Explore Goleta

Other Santa Barbara Neighborhoods

Downtown / State Street

Mesa / Westside

$2,890/mo

Montecito

$4,500/mo

Riviera / Mission Canyon

Find Your Best Match

Set your priorities and see how Goleta ranks against all Santa Barbara neighborhoods.

Rank All Neighborhoods Ask AI Advisor