Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz is a mid-size city in California with a population of 60,953. Residents earn $111,427 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

60,953 Population 4,784/sq mi density

$111,427 Median Income $54,688 per capita

$1,180,100 Home Value $1,313,461 Zillow

$2,302 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

596 Violent Crime/100K 4,493 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$111,427 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$1,180,100 home value, $2,302/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

596 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

57.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Santa Cruz, CA.

Name	Description
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk	Marker is at the intersection of Beach Street and Riverside Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Beach Street.
Branciforte	Marker is at the intersection of North Branciforte Avenue and Water Street on North Branciforte Avenue.
Site of Santa Cruz Mission	Marker is at the intersection of Emmett Street and School Street, on the left when traveling east on Emmett Street.