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Boulder Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,353
Population
713/sq mi density
$106,842
Median Income
$56,934 per capita
$785,200
Home Value
$727,892 Zillow
$1,844
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
2,238 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$106,842 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$785,200 home value, $1,844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$785,200
179% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,844/mo
59% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,319
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$785,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$727,892
Median Sale Price
$717,500
Median List Price
$549,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.5%
Owner-Occupied
22.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,844/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
146 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
35.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$463
Active Inventory
14
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $785,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,892 |
| Median Sale Price | $717,500 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $463 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,844 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 146 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 35.7% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 14 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $463 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,319 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 34.0% |