Santa Cruz, California

Population 61,372

Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz County, CA. The population is 61,372, making Santa Cruz the largest city in Santa Cruz County.

There are 30 public schools in Santa Cruz with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Santa Cruz is moderate , and there are 80 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Santa Cruz is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Santa Cruz property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Santa Cruz include Pasatiempo, Paradise Park and Twin Lakes.

Santa Cruz Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 42.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.1%

Crime Rate

51.18% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 339
  • Violent Crimes: 596
  • Robbery: 135
  • Burglary: 533
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

10.91% Higher than national avg.
  • 80 offenders in Santa Cruz
  • 13.04 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

182 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 174

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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30 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 30 K-12 public schools in Santa Cruz, CA and 13 private schools. Homefacts rates Santa Cruz's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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80 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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50 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Santa Cruz, CA issued 50 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Santa Cruz, CA issued 75 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 75 permits, 49 were issued for single family homes and 26 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $2,239
  • 1 Bedroom: $2,561
  • 2 Bedrooms: $3,369
  • 3 Bedrooms: $4,293
  • 4 Bedrooms: $4,786

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Environmental Hazards

182 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Santa Cruz, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Santa Cruz, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Santa Cruz, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.97°
  • February 51.27°
  • March 52.72°
  • April 55.42°
  • May 62.5°
  • June 61.9°
  • July 61.93°
  • August 62.62°
  • September 63.42°
  • October 61.05°
  • November 55.12°
  • December 49.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Santa Cruz, CA

Earthquakes
Santa Cruz, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Santa Cruz, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Santa Cruz, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Santa Cruz, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Santa Cruz, CA: $62,471

Unemployment

Unemployment in Santa Cruz is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.68%
White Collar - 70.32%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Anna G. Eshoo
  • Sam Farr

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

7 FCC Towers view all

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