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Boulder Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County
Boulder Creek, CA
At a Glance
How Boulder Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boulder Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Boulder Creek a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Boulder Creek residents earn a median household income of $106,842 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,934. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boulder Creek is $785,200 , 179% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,892. Median rent is $1,844/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Boulder Creek reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,238/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Boulder Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boulder Creek has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.