Santa Cruz, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

60,953 Population 4,784/sq mi density

$111,427 Median Income $54,688 per capita

$1,180,100 Home Value $1,313,461 Zillow

$2,302 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

596 Violent Crime/100K 4,493 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$111,427 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$1,180,100 home value, $2,302/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

596 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

57.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fire Stations in Santa Cruz (4)

Branciforte Fire Protection District

Mostly volunteer

2711 Branciforte DR · 831-423-8856

Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz County

Mostly career

930 17TH AVE · 831-479-6842

Santa Cruz Fire Department

Career

230 Walnut AVE · 831-420-5280

UCSC Fire Department

Career

1156 High ST · 831-459-2344