Julian W. housing Mar 24, 2026

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 better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Santa Cruz? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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