At a Glance
Violent Crime
573/100K
10,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
30.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Santa Cruz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Cruz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Cruz a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Santa Cruz reports 573 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,328/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Santa Cruz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Cruz has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$396,376
Housing Units13
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent573/100K
Property10,328/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking30.0%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,046 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries65
Did You Know?
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
47.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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