Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz City/West Side Santa Cruz is one of the world’s most famous surf communities, perfectly situated on California's Central Coast just 30minutes from Silicon Valley. Backing up to the coastal redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz offers easy access to a multitude of adventures from the mountains to the sea. Perhaps best known for its iconic Boardwalk, Santa Cruz draws more than 3 million visitors each year.

Santa Cruz City can be categorized into the following areas: Upper West Side, Lower West Side, Downtown, Beach Flats, and Midtown/Seabright. Santa Cruz is known as an artful place to live with an eclectic mix of styles and communities coming together as a result of its proximity to the Bay Area and because of the cohort of students that flock to it every year because of UCSC. 290 homes sold in this area in 2022 and the average price of a single family during that time period was $1.6m, while the average townhome/condo sold for $959k*.

WHAT TO LOVE

Coastal scenery
Diverse local businesses
Top university
Laid back surf/beach culture
Music and art scene
Endless outdoor adventures
Proximity to work in Silicon Valley
Luxury home

Overview for Santa Cruz, CA

62,714 people live in Santa Cruz, where the median age is 29 and the average individual income is $46,720. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,714

Total Population

29 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$46,720

Average individual Income

Around Santa Cruz, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Cruz, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

84

Very Walkable

Walking Score

100

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

46

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Riverview Coffee Roasters, Chicken Foot, and Dash Hemp Santa Cruz.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Riverview Coffee Roasters page on Yelp	Dining · $$	4.72 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chicken Foot page on Yelp Search 110 Pearl Alley on Google Maps	Dining	0.5 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dash Hemp Santa Cruz page on Yelp Search 303 Potrero St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.59 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Katalina’s By The Sea page on Yelp Search 312 Capitola Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	4.6 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lola's Gym page on Yelp Search 4061 Soquel Dr on Google Maps	Active	4 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nomad Sailing Charters page on Yelp Search 789 Mariner Park Way on Google Maps	Active	1.86 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West Fitness Santa Cruz page on Yelp Search 3065 Carriker Ln on Google Maps	Active	3.83 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Blue Water Ventures page on Yelp Search 127 Mason St on Google Maps	Active	0.67 miles	52 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bali Body Pilates page on Yelp Search 303 Potrero St on Google Maps	Active	0.62 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chi Kinetics page on Yelp	Active	2.37 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Centered Surfing page on Yelp	Active	0.27 miles	27 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ananda Scotts Valley page on Yelp Search 221-A Mt Hermon Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.95 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Elaine's Dance Studio page on Yelp Search 2525 Soquel Dr on Google Maps	Active	3.53 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Santa Cruz Spine & Sport page on Yelp Search 550 Water St B1 on Google Maps	Active	1.02 miles	26 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alchemy Haus Of Hair page on Yelp Search 1021 Center St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.43 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Idlewild Tattoo Parlour page on Yelp Search 16 Camp Evers Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	4.95 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SugarSmith page on Yelp Search 1527 Commercial Way on Google Maps	Beauty	3.05 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kelly Jo Makeup & Hair page on Yelp	Beauty	0.26 miles	18 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kelly Somerville page on Yelp Search 2165 41st Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.9 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alicia Earle - Volta Plasma page on Yelp Search 120 Mission St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.48 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Cruz, CA

Population Households Employment

Santa Cruz has 22,067 households, with an average household size of 2.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Cruz do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 62,714 people call Santa Cruz home. The population density is 4,922.59 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,714

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

29

Median Age

49.07 / 50.93%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

22,067

Total Households

2.37

Average Household Size

$46,720

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Santa Cruz, CA

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Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Santa Cruz. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

Active Under Contract

MLS® ML81950749

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Santa Cruz

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Overview for Santa Cruz, CA

62,714

29 years

High

$46,720

Around Santa Cruz, CA

84

Very Walkable

100

Biker's Paradise

46

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Cruz, CA

62,714

High

29

49.07 / 50.93%

22,067

2.37

$46,720

Schools in Santa Cruz, CA

Property Listings

$12,950,000

$9,495,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$7,500,000

$7,399,000

$6,000,000

$5,500,000

$4,985,000

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