Privacy Index Ranking — Santa Barbara
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Santa Barbara compare on privacy index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How privacy index is measured →
Top Privacy Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Spacious lots with significant separation between homes provide much more seclusion than the typical Santa Barbara neighborhood. According to iHuus data, this area offers a high level of privacy due to the substantial distance between neighboring structures.
Residential lots feature significant separation and wide spacing between structures, providing much more seclusion than the typical Santa Barbara neighborhood. According to iHuus data, this area offers a level of seclusion that is notably higher than the city average.
Large lots with significant separation between homes provide more seclusion than is typically found in the wider Santa Barbara area. According to iHuus data, residents can expect a higher degree of privacy due to the increased distance between neighboring structures.
Full Santa Barbara Privacy Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cielito | 8.1 | #1 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Coast Village | 8 | #2 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Campanil | 6.6 | #3 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Riviera | 6.5 | #4 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Eucalyptus Hill | 6.3 | #5 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Foothill | 6.3 | #6 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Hidden Valley | 6.1 | #7 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Lower Riviera | 6.1 | #8 | +0.4 ↑ |
| West Mesa | 6 | #9 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Hitchcock | 6 | #10 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Bel Air | 6 | #11 | +0.3 ↑ |
| North State | 6 | #12 | +0.3 ↑ |
| East San Roque | 6 | #13 | +0.3 ↑ |
| San Roque | 6 | #14 | +0.3 ↑ |
| East Mesa | 6 | #15 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Elings Park | 6 | #16 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Samarkand | 6 | #17 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 5.9 | #18 | +0.2 ↑ |
| West Beach | 5.7 | #19 | — |
| Eastside | 5.6 | #20 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Upper East | 5.6 | #21 | -0.1 ↓ |
| East Beach | 5.5 | #22 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Alta Mesa | 5.5 | #23 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Laguna | 5.4 | #24 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Lower East | 5.2 | #25 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Milpas | 5.2 | #26 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Hope | 5 | #27 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Funk Zone | 5 | #28 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Westside | 4.8 | #29 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Lower Westside | 4.8 | #30 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Oak Park | 4.8 | #31 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Downtown | 4.8 | #32 | -0.9 ↓ |
| West Downtown | 4.5 | #33 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Lower State | 4.5 | #34 | -1.2 ↓ |
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