At a Glance
Median Income
$71,750
$24,917 per capita
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
52.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 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+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Cruz residents earn a median household income of $71,750 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,917. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Santa Cruz reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,460/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Santa Cruz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
52.0% 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 (24°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population315
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density10,500/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,750
Per Capita$24,917
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$140,521
Housing Units69
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation158 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+52.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Cruz was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
45.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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