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West Side

Victorians and cottages in Santa Barbara's most walkable neighborhood

West Side

Santa Barbara's West Side is one of the city's oldest residential neighborhoods, extending from the downtown edge toward elevated streets with views of the harbor, ocean, and Mesa. Its housing stock includes Victorian-era homes, Spanish bungalows, cottages, duplexes, and mid-century residences, creating an architecturally varied streetscape. San Andres Street, neighborhood markets, restaurants, downtown, the harbor, West Beach, and Highway 101 are all nearby. Buyers searching for Santa Barbara homes appreciate the West Side's central location, character, and relative accessibility within the coastal market, while sellers benefit from increasing interest in updated historic homes, income properties, and residences with views or convenient access to downtown.

Overview for West Side, CA

9,657 people live in West Side, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $48,641. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,657

Total Population

36 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,641

Average individual Income

Around West Side, CA

There's plenty to do around West Side, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

68
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
84
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
41
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fernando's Market, La Bella Rosa Cake Shop, and Gibian Wellness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.17 miles 1 review 1/5 stars
Dining 0.36 miles 1 review 1/5 stars
Gibian Wellness Logo
Active 0.16 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Pilgrim Terrace Park Logo
Active 0.48 miles 2 reviews 2/5 stars
Active 0.52 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
EL Karaoke Logo
Nightlife 0.32 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 26-3617

$6,995,000

1490 La Cima Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,779 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-3013

$1,799,000

2016 Monterey Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,425 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-3786

$24,750,000

1402 San Pascual Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
8 Beds 6 Baths 46,844 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-3775

$3,700,000

1410 San Andres Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,922 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-3317

$2,075,000

1204 San Andres Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
6 Beds 4 Baths 2,429 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 26-3516

$1,795,000

1776 Calle Poniente, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,476 Sq.Ft.
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Demographics and Employment Data for West Side, CA

Population Households Employment

West Side has 3,179 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Side do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,657 people call West Side home. The population density is 15,461 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,657

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36 years

Median Age

55 / 45%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,179

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$48,641

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in West Side, CA

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Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby West Side. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Name
Category
Grades
School rating
West Side

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