Boulder Creek, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,353 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$106,842 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$785,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$628 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,775 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Cruz County
4
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Cruz County
5
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 48
Feb 6 0 51
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 2 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, CA State Senate District 17, CA Assembly District 28, CA
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Schools

Boulder Creek Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Bonny Doon Elementary
5 miles, SW • 3.7 star
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of California-Santa Cruz
10 miles, S • 2.8 star
West Valley College
11 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Dominican Hospital
13 miles, S • 4.1 star
Good Samaritan Hospital
13 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
36 miles, N • 4.6 star
Monterey Regional Airport
41 miles, S • 1 star
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