Scotts Valley, CA

Scotts Valley, CA

At a Glance

How Scotts Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Scotts Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Scotts Valley a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Scotts Valley residents earn a median household income of $140,887 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $79,348. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scotts Valley is $1,092,000 , 287% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,235,119. Median rent is $2,362/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Scotts Valley reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,187/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

54.4% of adults in Scotts Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scotts Valley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

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