Scotts Valley, CA
Living in Scotts Valley
Bikeability28
Walkability25
Commute36
Public Transit28
Affordability3
Public Safety71
Airports77
Hospitals66
Colleges93
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+512 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate13%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more25%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$816kMedian Home Value+$156k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$367 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K32%
$1M to $1.49M25%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas3%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Scotts Valley
United States45
California55
Santa Cruz Metro Area47
Santa Cruz County47
Property Crime in Scotts Valley
United States48
California56
Santa Cruz Metro Area64
Santa Cruz County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 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 Scotts Valley
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Scotts Valley, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Scotts Valley, CA
Baymonte Christian School
1 miles, NE
Mcp Middle & High School
1 miles, NE
St Lawrence Academy
3 miles, W
Merit Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Scotts Valley, CA
University of California-Santa Cruz
5 miles, SW
Santa Clara University
21 miles, N
San Jose State University
21 miles, N
Palo Alto University
25 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Scotts Valley, CA
Dominican Hospital
5 miles, S
Good Samaritan Hospital
14 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Scotts Valley, CA
Monterey Regional Airport
34 miles, S
San Francisco International Airport
44 miles, NW
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
47 miles, N