Real Estate Investing in Summerland, California (93067)

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Santa Barbara County • Population: 993 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 93067 (Summerland, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 27.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Higher unemployment: 9.0% unemployment — tenant risk signal.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 67.3 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $2,717,747
Avg Monthly Rent $3,366
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income N/A
% Renters 31.8%

Market Analysis: 93067 Summerland

The 93067 ZIP in Summerland, CA is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $2.7M entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $2.7M asset, 93067 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

ZIP 93067's metrics run below Santa Barbara County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

From an investor standpoint, 993 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The 93067 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Summerland:

Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost × the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,366/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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BALANCED MARKET
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
45 days
Average time to sell
Average
7.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro data
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Property Strategy for 93067

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
1.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+9.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$868,231/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $1,736,463 $3,740 1.6% +8.3% $868,231
3BR $2,726,875 $4,950 1.3% +9.9% $908,958

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$2.9M$2.4M$2.0M$1.6M$1.2M$813KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 93067 Compare?

Metric 93067 Summerland Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA California
Home Value $2,717,747 $2,717,747 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 6.8% 6.8% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $3,366 $3,366 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.0% 1.0% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.8%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $2,717,747
Monthly Rent $3,366
Price-to-Rent 67.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 1.5%
Cap Rate 1.0%
5-Year IRR 7.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.0%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
27.4%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.8%
Growing
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 93067

Population: 993

💰 Median Household Income
N/A
🏠 Renter Occupied
31.8%
This area
31.8%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
9.0%
This area
9.0%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
45.4%
This area
45.4%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
50.0 years
This area
50.0 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
27.4%
This area
27.4%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 56.4%
Other/Mixed 34.4%
Hispanic/Latino 21.9%
Asian 9.2%
👶 Under 18
23.5%
This area
23.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.9%
This area
21.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 93067

B+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
13.7:1 Avg Class Size
$25,402 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Summerland Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
41 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
💰
$25,402 Per Student

Nearby Schools (2 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

Montecito Union

📚 K – 06 School
📍 385 San Ysidro Rd., Santa Barbara
👥
344 Students
👨‍🏫
12.6:1 Class Size
💰
$40,299 Per Student
A Very Good

Cold Spring Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
📍 2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara
👥
178 Students
👨‍🏫
12.1:1 Class Size
💰
$27,932 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 22,068 Off-Campus Students
C
Pacifica Graduate Institute
882 students · 0.7 mi
C+
Westmont College
1,310 students · 4.4 mi
C
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
284 students · 5.9 mi
D
Santa Barbara City College
12,345 students · 6.1 mi
C
The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara
76 students · 6.4 mi
D
Lionel University
494 students · 6.5 mi
D
Fielding Graduate University
937 students · 7.1 mi
A
University of California-Santa Barbara
26,068 students · 14.5 mi

Investor Insight: With 22,068 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong is Summerland, CA for real estate investors?

Investors tracking Summerland, CA will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $2.7M median home values and $3,366/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting stable returns.

How high is vacancy risk in Summerland, CA?

Vacancy in Summerland, CA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $3,366/mo.

Is CA a landlord-friendly state?

CA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Summerland generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How strong is tenant demand in Summerland, CA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Summerland, CA. The rental market absorbs $3,366/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Summerland, CA?

Rents in Summerland, CA run near $3,366/mo. Compared with median home prices of $2.7M that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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