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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Mines

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

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1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Santa Cruz, CA.

Name	Description
Santa Cruz Sand Plant	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)