University of California-Santa Barbara, CA Housing Market

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University of California-Santa Barbara Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in University of California-Santa Barbara today?

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University of California-Santa Barbara Migration & Relocation Trends

In Sep '25 - Nov '25, 60% of University of California-Santa Barbara homebuyers searched to move out of University of California-Santa Barbara, while 40% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to University of California-Santa Barbara from?

Across the nation, 0.30% of homebuyers searched to move into University of California-Santa Barbara from outside metros.
Los Angeles homebuyers searched to move into University of California-Santa Barbara more than any other metro followed by Washington and Seattle.

Where are people from University of California-Santa Barbara moving to?

40% of University of California-Santa Barbara homebuyers searched to stay within the University of California-Santa Barbara metropolitan area.
San Francisco was the most popular destination among University of California-Santa Barbara homebuyers followed by San Luis Obispo and Sacramento.

Number of People Moving to University of California-Santa Barbara

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People are moving to University of California-Santa Barbara from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Sep '25 - Nov '25
1	Los Angeles, CA	1,395
2	Washington, DC	49
3	Seattle, WA	48
4	San Diego, CA	41
5	New York, NY	32
6	Dallas, TX	30
7	Denver, CO	23
8	Chicago, IL	12
9	Philadelphia, PA	7
10	Boston, MA	7

People are leaving University of California-Santa Barbara for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Sep '25 - Nov '25
1	San Francisco, CA	816
2	San Luis Obispo, CA	160
3	Sacramento, CA	76
4	Reno, NV	28
5	Phoenix, AZ	23
6	Portland, OR	18
7	Tulsa, OK	18
8	Bend, OR	16
9	Boise, ID	16
10	Las Vegas, NV	13

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

Schools in University of California-Santa Barbara

Learn about schools in the University of California-Santa Barbara area

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GreatSchools Rating

8/10

Isla Vista Elementary School

Public • K-6

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5 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on University of California-Santa Barbara housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in University of California-Santa Barbara.

Flood Factor - Moderate

6% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years

Fire Factor - Moderate

100% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Major

86% of properties are at major risk of heat over the next 30 years

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