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Scotts Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
12,138
Population
2,627/sq mi density
$140,887
Median Income
$79,348 per capita
$1,092,000
Home Value
$1,235,119 Zillow
$2,362
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
109
Violent Crime/100K
1,187 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,887 median income, 1.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$1,092,000 home value, $2,362/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,092,000
287% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,362/mo
103% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,450
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,092,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,235,119
Median Sale Price
$845,000
Median List Price
$1,795,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.5%
Owner-Occupied
27.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,362/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,543/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
8 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
26.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$543
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,092,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,235,119 |
| Median Sale Price | $845,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,795,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $543 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,362 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,543 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 26.7% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $543 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,450 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 30.1% |