Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA Area Guide

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Upper State Area Facts

  • Upper State has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Upper State crime rates are 15% lower than the Santa Barbara average
  • Cost of living in Upper State is 12% lower than the Santa Barbara average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Upper State? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      San Roque Park
      Willowglen Park
      Willow Glen Park
      Stevens Park
      Mackenzie Park
      McKenzie Park
      Laurel Canyon Park
      Los Robles Park

      Entertainment

      The Hitchcock Cinema & Public House
      Earl Warren Show Grounds
      Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
      Riviera Theatre
      amphitheater
      Edward Spaulding Auditorium
      Emmons Arts Center
      Arts and Culture Center

      Food & Drink

      La Salsa
      El Pollo Loco
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Blenders In The Grass - 5 Points
      The Creekside Inn
      South Coast Deli
      Shalhoob Meat Co

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Upper State? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Upper State.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Upper State? The cost of living in Upper State is 196/100 - which is 40% higher than California.
      Upper State
      196

      96% more expensive than average

      Santa Barbara
      221

      121% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Upper State? Upper State crime rates are 2,016, which are 29% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,016 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Upper State? The median income in Upper State is $85,129 which is 33% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $85,12954% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,81244% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Upper State a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
      Cottage Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Federal Drug
      Ralphs Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      The Ryn Hurvitz Orthopedic Clinic
      Joel H Brandt MD
      Dermatology Aesthetics Center
      Dr. Jay Winner MD

      D Housing

      What are Upper State home prices? Upper State home prices are $876,107 - which is 114% higher than California
      Median home value
      $876,107374% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,62571% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Upper State have good schools? The Upper State graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      25% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      25% higher than the US average

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