ZIP 93105 — Business Opportunities

Santa Barbara, CA · Local economy intelligence

Population

26,482

Median income

$130,325

Median age

46.4

Households

10,783

Top business opportunities in 93105

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Santa Barbara, CA, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Electronics 90/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Fitness Station 89/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Jewelry & Accessories 87/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Clothing & Apparel 86/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Electronics Repair 86/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Coworking Space 74/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Resort 74/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Ferry Terminal 74/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Boat Rental 74/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 93105.

Restaurants — 25 businesses
Doctors — 25 businesses
Religious — 14 businesses
Attraction — 13 businesses
Banking & Finance — 12 businesses
Schools — 11 businesses
Park — 11 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 11 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 9 businesses
Artwork — 9 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 7 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 7 businesses
Hair Salons — 6 businesses
Hospitals — 6 businesses
Fast Food — 5 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	26,482
Households	10,783
Median household income	$130,325
Per capita income	$75,017
Median age	46.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	61.703%
% age 18–34	19.436%
% age 65+	17.869%
% renter-occupied	43.235%
Median home value	$1,405,700
Median gross rent	$2,415
Unemployment rate	5.258%

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