Acoustic Comfort Ranking — Santa Barbara
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Santa Barbara compare on acoustic comfort. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How acoustic comfort is measured →
Top Acoustic Comfort Neighborhoods — Ranked
A steady hum from local traffic is present due to proximity to a busy street. According to iHuus data, acoustic conditions here are notably quieter than the average for Santa Barbara.
Steady traffic sounds from nearby busy streets are present, though levels are notably more tranquil than the average found throughout Santa Barbara. According to iHuus data, the area maintains a consistent but manageable acoustic environment.
Steady traffic sounds from a nearby busy street characterize the area, though levels remain notably quieter than the city average. According to iHuus data, the acoustic environment is more active than many other parts of Santa Barbara.
Full Santa Barbara Acoustic Comfort Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East | 5.9 | #1 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Lower Riviera | 5.8 | #2 | +2.1 ↑ |
| Elings Park | 5.5 | #3 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Bel Air | 5.4 | #4 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Cielito | 5.4 | #5 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Campanil | 5.4 | #6 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Downtown | 5.3 | #7 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Laguna | 5.3 | #8 | +1.6 ↑ |
| West Mesa | 5.2 | #9 | +1.5 ↑ |
| East Mesa | 5.1 | #10 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Riviera | 4.9 | #11 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Alta Mesa | 3.8 | #12 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Samarkand | 3.6 | #13 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Hidden Valley | 3.6 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| East San Roque | 3.6 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Eucalyptus Hill | 3.5 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Foothill | 3.5 | #17 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Lower East | 3.4 | #18 | -0.3 ↓ |
| San Roque | 3.4 | #19 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Oak Park | 3.2 | #20 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Eastside | 3.2 | #21 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Westside | 3.2 | #22 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Milpas | 3.1 | #23 | -0.6 ↓ |
| North State | 3 | #24 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Lower State | 2.9 | #25 | -0.8 ↓ |
| West Beach | 2.9 | #26 | -0.8 ↓ |
| West Downtown | 2.8 | #27 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 2.2 | #28 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Funk Zone | 2.2 | #29 | -1.5 ↓ |
| East Beach | 2.2 | #30 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Lower Westside | 2 | #31 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Hope | 1.7 | #32 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Hitchcock | 1.6 | #33 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Coast Village | 0.6 | #34 | -3.1 ↓ |
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