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Montecito, CA — ZIP 93108

Population: 11,526 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 93108 (Montecito, CA) is $5.22M — up 11.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $5.54M after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $19,500/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, landslide, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$5.22M

Median home value

+11.8%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$5.22M
1-year appreciation
+11.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+49.1%
10-year appreciation
+94.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$5.22M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$5.54M
Median list price
$6.54M
Median price per sqft
$1,840
1-year sale-price change
-2.0%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$19,500/mo
1-year rent change
+6.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Cold Spring Elementary, Montecito Union Elementary
Schools include
Cold Spring Elementary, Montecito Union

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, landslide, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
133
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,780
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,566

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Channel Islands National Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Channel Islands National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL, SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL, AURORA VISTA DEL MAR HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,799 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
84.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
181,536
Average weekly wage
$1,218
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
478

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 93108State medianUS median
Median home value$5.22M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$5.54M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market77 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$19,500/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 93108?
$5.22M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 93108?
$5.54M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 93108?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 93108?
Typical rent: $19,500/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 93108?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, landslide, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is ZIP 93108 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 93108?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 93108?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 93108?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 93108?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 93108 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 93108?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 93108?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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