Santa Barbara County, California Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$98,161

Total Households

149,608

High Earners ($150k+)

31.4%

Very Low (<$20k)

10.0%

Santa Barbara County, California Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Santa Barbara County, California (2024).

Santa Barbara County, California Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k10.0%
Low $20k-34k7.8%
Lower Middle $35k-49k8.2%
Middle $50k-74k13.5%
Upper Middle $75k-149k29.2%
High $150k+31.4%



Household Income FAQs for Santa Barbara County, California

The median household income in Santa Barbara County, California is $98,161.

In recent years, the median household income in Santa Barbara County, California has increased by 63.4%.