Air Quality Ranking — Santa Barbara
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Santa Barbara compare on air quality. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How air quality is measured →
Top Air Quality Neighborhoods — Ranked
#1
Cielito10
Air quality remains consistently excellent with minimal health concerns, matching the high standards found across Santa Barbara.
#2
East Mesa10
Air quality in this area is consistently high, matching the typical levels found throughout Santa Barbara. Residents can expect clean, healthy air with very little environmental concern according to iHuus data.
#3
Downtown10
Air quality remains consistently high with minimal health concerns. This level of air purity is on par with the rest of Santa Barbara.
#4
Eastside10
#5
Funk Zone10
#6
Eucalyptus Hill10
#7
Hitchcock10
#8
Laguna10
#9
Lower Riviera10
#10
North State10
Full Santa Barbara Air Quality Ranking
City average:10— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cielito | 10 | #1 | — |
| East Mesa | 10 | #2 | — |
| Downtown | 10 | #3 | — |
| Eastside | 10 | #4 | — |
| Funk Zone | 10 | #5 | — |
| Eucalyptus Hill | 10 | #6 | — |
| Hitchcock | 10 | #7 | — |
| Laguna | 10 | #8 | — |
| Lower Riviera | 10 | #9 | — |
| North State | 10 | #10 | — |
| Lower Westside | 10 | #11 | — |
| Riviera | 10 | #12 | — |
| West Downtown | 10 | #13 | — |
| San Roque | 10 | #14 | — |
| Westside | 10 | #15 | — |
| Upper East | 10 | #16 | — |
| West Beach | 10 | #17 | — |
| Alta Mesa | 10 | #18 | — |
| Bel Air | 10 | #19 | — |
| Campanil | 10 | #20 | — |
| Coast Village | 10 | #21 | — |
| East Beach | 10 | #22 | — |
| East San Roque | 10 | #23 | — |
| Elings Park | 10 | #24 | — |
| Foothill | 10 | #25 | — |
| Hidden Valley | 10 | #26 | — |
| Hope | 10 | #27 | — |
| Lower East | 10 | #28 | — |
| Lower State | 10 | #29 | — |
| Milpas | 10 | #30 | — |
| Oak Park | 10 | #31 | — |
| Samarkand | 10 | #32 | — |
| West Mesa | 10 | #33 | — |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 10 | #34 | — |
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