Santa Barbara County is found in the state of California. With a land mass of 3789 square miles, Santa Barbara County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 39,934 inhabitants. Santa Barbara County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Santa Barbara, with a population of 134,274.

Santa Barbara County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Santa Barbara County residents is $48,781, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in California. In keeping with this, the average home price in Santa Barbara County is $329,319, well above the state average of $244,863.    Continued below...