Small Business in Santa Barbara

The city's median age is 39, and the average household size is 2.34, indicating a mix of young professionals, families, and retirees contributing to local economic activity. The median household income stands at $101,672, reflecting the community’s purchasing power and potential demand for various services. Santa Barbara supports a diverse small business ecosystem, this particular report covers 26 home service industries, with 3211 operating businesses.

Industries overview
Number of companies by home service industry in Santa Barbara
New websites
255
+13.33%
in 2024 compared to 2023
Total websites
2,894
+9.77% (+255)
increase from 2023 to 2024
New franchise locations
New home service franchise locations in Santa Barbara
Profile Launched
Brickkicker Home Inspections
Mar, 2025
The Junkluggers of Santa Barbara
Aug, 2024
Terminix
Jan, 2023
Aloha Maids
Nov, 2022
Local Trusted Electricians
Nov, 2022
Ewing Outdoor Supply
Nov, 2021
American Leak Detection of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
Feb, 2021
Elite Rooter
Nov, 2020
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air
Nov, 2020
The Maids in Santa Barbara
Nov, 2019
Fish Window Cleaning
Nov, 2019
Bartlett Tree Experts
Nov, 2018
HouseMaster serving Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
Feb, 2018
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Santa Barbara
Nov, 2017
Molly Maid of Santa Barbara
Nov, 2016
SERVPRO of Santa Barbara
Nov, 2016