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Santa Cruz

A regional magnet because of its business climate and iconic shopping destinations.

Welcome to Santa Cruz

The second-largest city in the greater Seattle area, Bellevue is an upscale Eastside location. Downtown Bellevue is a regional magnet because of its business climate and iconic shopping destinations. Just West of downtown, waterfront locations like Meydenbaurer, Medina, and the Points house some of the top luxury properties in the Northwest. Bellevue extends East to Lake Sammamish and South to the hills of Somerset, Cougar Mountain, and Lakemont. Bellevue School District is regularly top-ranked by national publications.
 
The area of Santa Cruz really does have something for everyone. It’s well known for its laid-back vibe started by in the counter-culture back in the 1960s & 70s. Santa Cruz has a rich history.
 
  • From the Beach Board Walk, Surfer capitol of California, beautiful sandy beaches, the fisherman’s wharf, home of USSC and redwoods and monarch butterflies.
  • The downtown area is just a great place to stroll down the street, lined with unique shops and boutiques, cafes, and coffee shops along with street musicians and vendors, and lots of colorful characters.
  •  San Jose (Silicon Valley) and San Jose International Airport in just over the hill on Hwy 17. Santa Cruz is an awesome place to live. From oceanfront homes and estates to regular homes and even cabins up in the mountains. There are all kinds of Real Estate in Santa Cruz CA to choose from.

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Overview for Santa Cruz, CA

102,819 people live in Santa Cruz, where the median age is 36.8 and the average individual income is $49,179.208. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

102,819

Total Population

36.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$49,179.208

Average individual Income

Around Santa Cruz, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Cruz, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

1
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
24
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Inversion Wines, Tap Truck Santa Cruz & Santa Clara, and Ananda Scotts Valley.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 3.86 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.63 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.81 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.41 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.87 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.02 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz has 37,456 households, with an average household size of 9.89. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Cruz do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 102,819 people call Santa Cruz home. The population density is 3,646.15 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

102,819

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.766634571431354

Median Age

49.26 / 50.74%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 7.27%

0-9 Years

10-17: 6.8%

10-17 Years

18-24: 22.62%

18-24 Years

25-64: 47.79%

25-64 Years

65-74: 10.07%

65-74 Years

75+: 5.46%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 3746 (7%)
  • High School Degree 8792 (17%)
  • Associate Degree 7877 (15%)
  • Bachelor Degree 18125 (35%)
  • Graduate Degree 12858 (25%)
37,456

Total Households

9.89

Average Household Size

$49,179.208

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 8,655 (23%)

Without Children: 28,801 (77%)

Marital Status

Married 30%
Single 43%
Divorced 9%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 6%

White Collar: 94%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 17%
15 to 29 Minutes 14%
30 to 59 Minutes 8%
60+ Minutes 5%

Schools in Santa Cruz, CA

Primary Schools (14)
Middle Schools (3)
High Schools (8)
Mixed Schools (11)
The following schools are within or nearby Santa Cruz. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Happy Valley Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
Ocean Alternative Education Center
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
Tierra Pacifica Charter
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
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