Santa Cruz, CA
Living in Santa Cruz
Bikeability92
Walkability91
Commute60
Public Transit75
Affordability11
Public Safety46
Airports76
Hospitals64
Colleges94
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
65kPopulation+6.3k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
54%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
48%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black2%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate12%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree26%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$78kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more16%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector58%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van66%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$854kMedian Home Value+$119k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$590 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K38%
$1M to $1.49M20%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Santa Cruz
United States45
California55
Santa Cruz Metro Area47
Santa Cruz County47
Property Crime in Santa Cruz
United States48
California56
Santa Cruz Metro Area64
Santa Cruz County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Santa Cruz
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Coastal Flooding6
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Santa Cruz, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Santa Cruz, CA
Holy Cross School
0 miles, NE
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School
1 miles, N
Midtown Montessori
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Santa Cruz, CA
University of California-Santa Cruz
2 miles, NW
California State University-Monterey Bay
26 miles, SE
Santa Clara University
26 miles, N
San Jose State University
26 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Santa Cruz, CA
Dominican Hospital
3 miles, E
Watsonville Community Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Santa Cruz, CA
Monterey Regional Airport
29 miles, S
San Francisco International Airport
48 miles, NW
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
53 miles, N