Scotts Valley, CA Community

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Madeline Diaz

How is Scotts Valley for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Las Vegas and Poverty rate is 0.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,362/month for a decent place. Median household income is $140,887, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely frien...

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Leah

Working in Scotts Valley -salaries realistic?

Alright, Just moved here 9 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 12,138 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Scotts Valley sits at 109.5 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? TIA! The school system va...

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Julian Price

Housing market in Scotts Valley right now

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Median household income is $140,887, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Scotts Valley sits at 109.5 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What n...

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Everly M.

Is public transit usable in Scotts Valley?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $140,887 in Scotts Valley. Poverty rate is 0.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is ...

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Everly M.

How is the nightlife in Scotts Valley?

First post here. I'm originally from San Diego and The median home value here is around $1,092,000, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families t...

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Julian Price

Rent in Scotts Valley getting crazy

So, I'm single, late 20s, and Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Scotts Valley sits at 109.5 per 100K. With a population of 12,138, Scotts Valley is a small town. Household incomes average around $140,887 in Scotts Valley. Cost of li...

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Madeline Diaz

Unpopular opinion about Scotts Valley

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Madeline Diaz

Best apartments in Scotts Valley under ?

My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $2,362 for rent here. The median home value here is around $1,092,000, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are ...

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