Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower West a good place to live?
Lower West is a good place to live. Lower West is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Lower West is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Lower West has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 35.0 people per acre and a median age of 29. The average household income is $90,390 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Lower West are renters, with 85.1% of residents renting and 14.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lower West can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lower West neighborhood guide.
Is Lower West, CA a safe neighborhood?
Lower West, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lower West?
The median home price in Lower West is $1,150,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $230,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.38%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,740 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $246K a year to afford the median home price in Lower West. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Lower West is $90K.
What are the best public schools in Lower West?
The best public schools that serve Lower West are:
What are the best private schools in Lower West?
The best private schools that serve Lower West are:
- Anacapa School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Notre Dame School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Providence School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
What are the most popular zip codes in Lower West, Santa Barbara, CA?
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Are home prices dropping in Lower West?
Yes, home prices in Lower West are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Lower West, CA
On average, homes in Lower West, Santa Barbara sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower West, Santa Barbara over the last 12 months is $1,185,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,185,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,200,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,050,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,047
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$1,150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%