Scotts Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County
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 2.3% (36% 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 $1,248,334. 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 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,623/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.