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ZIP 93117

Part of Goleta, CA
Pop. 52,934·Santa Barbara County·105th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,994/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$2,029
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ZIP 93117 · $3,994
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,720
1 BR
$3,030
2 BR
$3,450
3 BR
$4,500
4 BR+
$5,130
Research median
$3,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$47,928/yr
At $3,994/mo median
Location
CityGoleta
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93117 (Goleta, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,934
Median income
$90,037
Median age
23.5
Renters
61.9%
Age distribution
12.9%
52.5%
15%
Under 1812.9%
18–3452.5%
35–5415%
55–649.2%
65+10.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
52.4%
30.3%
14.5%
White52.4%
Black2.5%
Hispanic30.3%
Asian14.5%
Education (25+)
13.5%
25.8%
50.6%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+50.6%
Housing tenure
38.1%
61.9%
Owner38.1%
Renter61.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93117 in Goleta, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,964 → $90,037
up 15.5%
Population
54,915 → 52,934
down 3.6%
Renter share
61.6% → 61.9%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
49.5% → 50.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
22.9 → 23.5
+0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $77,964 to $90,037 across the same window, up 15.5% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 54,915 residents to roughly 52,934.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93117 covers Goleta, CA. The median rent here is $3,994/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,450/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($90,037/yr), ZIP 93117 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93117?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93117 (Goleta, CA) is $3,994. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93117's median rent of $3,994/mo is $2,029 (103%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93117 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93117 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #105 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,994/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93117?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $160,000/year (~$77/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,994/mo in ZIP 93117. The local median household income is $90,037/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93117?

Rent in ZIP 93117 has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93117 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,994/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($90,037/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93117 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 93117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.9% of ZIP 93117 households are renters, while 38.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93117 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 93117 compare to the rest of Goleta?

ZIP 93117 is pricier than Goleta as a whole. At $3,994/mo, it's $151 above the Goleta citywide median of $3,843/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93117 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,994/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 93117's median household income ($90,037/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93117 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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