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Santa Cruz, California is located in Santa Cruz County and is a diverse community with a variety of distinctive topography. Many unique neighborhoods can be found here. Whether you prefer a small “artsy” atmosphere on the beach, quaint towns nestled in the redwood forest, an upscale gated or golf-course community, an estate that provides you with views of the Monterey Bay, or the vibrant downtown city life, the area has something for everyone.
Santa Cruz is named after the Mission Santa Cruz, or Holy Cross, whose majestic profile is one of your first views when coming into the city from Highway 17/880. Santa Cruz is located on California's Central Coast, 65 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles north of Monterey. Situated on the North side of the sparkling Monterey Bay, surrounded by old growth Redwood forests, Santa Cruz County has 29 miles of sunny beaches and includes 6 state parks and 6 state beaches. The closest airport is located in San Jose, which is 30 miles northeast of Santa Cruz.
The climate here is mild, with average temperatures in the mid-70’s in the summer and mid-50’s in the winter with fairly low humidity. Annual rainfall averages 31 inches, with most of the rainfall occurring between November and April. Morning fog is not uncommon. There are approximately 300 days of sunshine per year in sunny Santa Cruz.
Recreational opportunities abound, mountain biking, hiking, golfing, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, and let’s not forget surfing. Nick-named “Surf-City,” Santa Cruz also hosts California’s first Surfing Museum, located in the Lighthouse on West Cliff Drive, honoring a sport that came into its own here and still rules the waves. Fine art, cultural experiences, gourmet cuisine, wine-tasting and a multitude of unique shopping opportunities are also available in the Santa Cruz area.
Home to University of California Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College and just a short commute to California State University at Monterey Bay and San Jose State University, Santa Cruz is home to a well-educated and articulate population of intellectuals and politically active residents.
Santa Cruz County has enchanted visitors and residents alike since the 1800’s and will no doubt enchant you as well!
Population
| Total Population |
53,744
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| Population Density |
4,288 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
26,832
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| Male Population |
26,912
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| Median Age |
32.17 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
90%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
CABRILLO COLLEGE
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| Distance to CABRILLO COLLEGE |
6 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ
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| Distance to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ |
1 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
21,343
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| Family Households |
10,602
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| Average Family Size |
3.05
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| Average Household Income |
$81,155
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| Median Household Income |
$60,977
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
90%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
1.17
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.74
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.83
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.51
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.84
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| Robbery Risk |
0.54
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| Assault Risk (County) |
1.22
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.78
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.84
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.14
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.68
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
74.8° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
40.2° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
30.67 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
80% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
8.5%
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| Nearest Airport |
NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL
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| Distance to NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL |
28 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
ARIZONA BREWERS (R)
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| Distance to ARIZONA BREWERS (R) |
17 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| SANTA CRUZ ADULT SCHOOL | ADULT EDUCATION | 536 PALM ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| SHORELINE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 855 17TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| BRANCIFORTE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 315 POPLAR AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| MISSION HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 425 KING ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| GEORGIANA BRUCE KIRBY PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL | K - 12 | 117 UNION ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| EMPIRE ACADEMY | K - 12 | 1025 CENTER ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| CYPRESS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 2039 MERRILL ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| SANTA CRUZ HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 415 WALNUT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| DELTA SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 343 SOQUEL AVE 44, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| ARK INDEPENDENT STUDIES SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 840 N BRANCIFORTE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 300 LA FONDA AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| COSTANOA HIGH SCHOOL | 10 - 12 | 840 N BRANCIFORTE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| GREEN ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 966 BOSTWICK LN, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| DEL MAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1959 MERRILL ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| WESTLAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1000 HIGH ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BROOK KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 151 BROOK KNOLL DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| SANTA CRUZ GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 8005 WINKLE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 |
| LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1916 CAPITOLA RD, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| DELAVEAGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1145 MORRISSEY BLVD, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 |
| BAY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1231 BAY ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| GAULT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1320 SEABRIGHT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| BONNY DOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 6 | 1492 PINE FLAT RD, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 6 | 3125 BRANCIFORTE DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 |
| MONARCH COMMUNITY SCHOOL | K - 6 | 840 N BRANCIFORTE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - STA CRUZ | K - 6 | 250 CALIFORNIA ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| CARDEN SCHOOL OF SANTA CRUZ | K - 8 | 319 LA FONDA AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| OCEAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER | K - 8 | 984 BOSTWICK LN STE 6, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL | K - 8 | 2008 17TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| SANTA CRUZ WALDORF SCHOOL | K - 8 | 2190 EMPIRE GRADE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BAYSIDE CHILDREN'S COLLEGE | K - 12 | 1025 CENTER ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| ALTERNATIVE FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER | K - 12 | 840 N BRANCIFORTE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| VHM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | K - 8 | 427 CAPITOLA ROAD EXT, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| GATEWAY SCHOOL | K - 8 | 126 EUCALYPTUS AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL | K - 8 | 2727 MATTISON LN, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL | K - 8 | 150 EMMETT ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BAY SCHOOL | K - 12 | 5400 SOQUEL AVE STE F, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 104 RIVER ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 1538 PACIFIC AVE # 3 SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 1640 MISSION ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | BANK OF THE WEST | 2020 N PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | COMERICA BANK | 1901 MISSION ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | COMERICA BANK | 25 RIVER ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | LIGHTHOUSE BANK | 111 MISSION ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK | 740 FRONT ST # 310 SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | WACHOVIA BANK | 1551 PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | WASHINGTON MUTUAL | 530 FRONT ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | WASHINGTON MUTUAL | 730 OCEAN ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | WELLS FARGO BANK | 74 RIVER ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | WELLS FARGO BANK | 75 RIVER ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| BANKS | COMERICA BANK | 1237 SOQUEL AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| BANKS | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK | 325 SOQUEL AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR + | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ | 1156 HIGH ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95064 |
| GOLF | DE LAVEAGA GOLF COURSE | 401 UPPER PARK RD SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 |
| HOSPITALS | ADRIAN CENTER-DOMINICAN HOSP | 610 FREDERICK ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
| HOSPITALS | DOMINICAN HOSPITAL | 1555 SOQUEL DR SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 |
| HOSPITALS | STANFORD HOSPITAL | 1595 SOQUEL DR SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 |
| HOSPITALS | SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CTR | 2900 CHANTICLEER AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY | 705 FRONT ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | MUSEUMOFHUMOR.COM | 105 LIMESTONE LN SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | SANTA CRUZ SURFING MUSEUM | 701 W CLIFF DR SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CTR | 100 SHAFFER RD SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | SURFING MUSEUM LIGHTHOUSE | 809 CENTER ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM-NATRL HISTRY | 1305 E CLIFF DR SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 95060 | 376 | $681,500 | $764,446 |
| 95062 | 332 | $686,250 | $814,773 |
| 95064 | 12 | $250,000 | $246,417 |
| 95065 | 70 | $725,500 | $733,814 |
| 95066 | 150 | $725,000 | $761,771 |
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