Paradise Park, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
647 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,640 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$909,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$678 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,736 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.8% 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 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 2 0 58
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 5 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 77% of residents leaning left and 16% leaning right.

Liberal (78%) (16%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 12%
Hillary Clinton 81%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Brook Knoll Elementary
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Santa Cruz County Court
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Santa Cruz County Community
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Cabrillo College
7 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Dominican Hospital
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Watsonville Community Hospital
15 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
31 miles, S • 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
46 miles, N • 4.6 star
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