Santa Cruz, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
60,953 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,427 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
29.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,180,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$845 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,132 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.5% 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 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 2 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 5 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (73%) (20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Mission Hill Middle
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Santa Cruz High
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Cabrillo College
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Dominican Hospital
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
Watsonville Community Hospital
14 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
29 miles, S • 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
48 miles, N • 4.6 star
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