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Hudson Parker

Is Santa Cruz still affordable?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $1,180,100 on average. Rent is about $2,302/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of ...

7 replies 5 upvotes housing
Julian W.

Santa Cruz housing prices -when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 6 years and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $1,180,100, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Santa Cruz sits at 596.1 per 100K. I'd say it's bet...

0 replies 16 upvotes housing
Bella Clark

Affordable areas near Santa Cruz?

Household incomes average around $111,427 in Santa Cruz. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,180,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Santa Cruz sits at 596.1 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are whe...

0 replies 11 upvotes housing
Ariana Patel

Top 5 things I love about Santa Cruz

Curious what people think. I've been here for 4 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Santa Cruz sits at 596.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,953 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes...

1 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Grayson Perez

Cheapest neighborhoods in Santa Cruz?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,953 people. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, fo...

5 replies 3 upvotes housing
Axel Cook

The good and bad of living in Santa Cruz

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $1,180,100 on average. Rent is about $2,302/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most...

17 replies 18 upvotes living
Everly Robinson

Working in Santa Cruz -salaries realistic?

Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

3 replies 27 upvotes jobs
Dominic Miller

Pros and cons of Santa Cruz after 11 years

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $1,180,100 on average. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know ...

0 replies 15 upvotes living
urban_ezra30

Best apartments in Santa Cruz under ?

Random thought, The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Cooper Clark

First time home buyer in Santa Cruz

I'm originally from Charlotte and Homes are going for about $1,180,100 on average. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input.

2 replies 23 upvotes housing
Ariana Patel

Best and worst neighborhoods in Santa Cruz

First post here. My partner and I are With a population of 60,953, Santa Cruz is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene ...

0 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Lucas Hall

Job market in Santa Cruz for tech?

Alright, Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

23 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Liam G.

Is public transit usable in Santa Cruz?

Alright, Rent is about $2,302/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely fr...

13 replies 16 upvotes qa
Cooper Clark

What Santa Cruz does better than anywhere else

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 60,953 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has i...

2 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Liam G.

Rent vs buy in Santa Cruz -what makes sense?

Hey folks, With a population of 60,953, Santa Cruz is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $111,427 in Santa Cruz. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs?

15 replies 24 upvotes housing
Hailey Castillo

Freelancing from Santa Cruz -experience?

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $1,180,100, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,302/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,953 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoug...

5 replies 19 upvotes jobs
Liam G.

Life in Santa Cruz as a young professional

Homes are going for about $1,180,100 on average. Household incomes average around $111,427 in Santa Cruz. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots?...

3 replies 2 upvotes living
Nevaeh Richardson

What's it really like living in Santa Cruz?

With a population of 60,953, Santa Cruz is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Santa Cruz sits at 596.1 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this?

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Alexander C.

Rent in Santa Cruz getting crazy

Alright, Crime rate is something to consider -Santa Cruz sits at 596.1 per 100K. Rent is about $2,302/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Lillian White

Housing market in Santa Cruz right now

Crime rate is something to consider -Santa Cruz sits at 596.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $1,180,100, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated.

2 replies 4 upvotes housing
Liam G.

What I wish I knew before living in Santa Cruz

I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $2,302/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $111,427 in Santa Cruz. The median home value here is around $1,180,100, which is pretty steep. With a population of 60,953, Santa Cruz is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

1 replies 15 upvotes living
Sophie

Working remotely from Santa Cruz

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

6 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Everly Robinson

Is Santa Cruz walkable?

Median household income is $111,427, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Appreciate any input.

3 replies 12 upvotes qa
sacramento_carter

Best apartments in Santa Cruz under ?

First post here. I've been here for 10 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 60,953 people. Rent is about $2,302/month for a decent place. Median household income is $111,427, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most ...

3 replies 3 upvotes housing
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