Santa Cruz, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

65,011

Unemployment

6.9%

Poverty

20.2%

Median Home

$895,800

Median Income

$86,618

Median Rent

$2,038

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Santa Cruz SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Santa Cruz, CA Crime Report

2,546
Total Crimes

3,912.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

66.77%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Santa Cruz / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,546	3,912.5	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	309	474.9	442.0	387.8
Murder	2	3.1	5.6	6.5
Robbery	76	116.8	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	198	304.3	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	2,237	3,437.7	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	267	410.3	369.7	314.2
Larceny	1,734	2,664.7	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	236	362.7	427.6	246.0

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Santa Cruz, CA Cost Of Living

186
Santa Cruz's Overall Cost Of Living

1.9x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Santa Cruz	California	National Average
Overall	186	140	100

Services	119	112	100
Groceries	134	113	100
Health	124	115	100
Housing	319	198	100
Transportation	145	134	100
Utilities	137	126	100

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Santa Cruz, CA Photos

Source: Wikipedia User Aaronbrick | GFDL

California Santa Cruz Street With Cars And Shops

Source: Public Domain

Santa Cruz Portland Cement On Chestnut St

Source: Wikipedia User Drew Jacksich from San Jo | CC BY 2.0

Source: Wikipedia User Kai Schreiber from Jersey | CC BY-SA 2.0

Intersection Of Pacific And Cathcartc Downtown Santa Cruz

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Source: Wikipedia User Chevy111 | CC BY-SA 4.0

Natural Bridges State Beach Santa Cruz California

Source: Wikipedia User Dvortygirl | CC BY-SA 3.0

Santacruz Beachboardwalk Carousel Palmsdscn

Source: Wikipedia User Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar | GFDL

Source: Wikipedia User Reenie56 at English Wikip | GFDL

Rankings for Santa Cruz in California

Ranks #24 in Most Dangerous Cities In California

Ranks #195 in Worst Places To Live In California

Ranks #221 in Best Places To Live In California

Map Of Santa Cruz, CA

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Population over time in Santa Cruz

Year	Population	% Change
2020	65,011	1.1%
2019	64,273	0.4%
2018	63,993	1.1%
2017	63,310	0.9%
2016	62,752	1.1%
2015	62,045	1.3%
2014	61,245	1.5%
2013	60,319	2.2%
2012	59,022	1.3%
2011	58,269	-

Race / Ethnicity in Santa Cruz

White

62.1% (40,349)

African American

1.8% (1,192)

American Indian

0.1% (80)

Asian

10.2% (6,641)

Hawaiian

0.1% (37)

Other

0.4% (239)

Two Or More

4.6% (3,006)

Hispanic

20.7% (13,467)

Race	Santa Cruz	CA	USA
White	62.1%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	1.8%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	10.2%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.6%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	20.7%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Santa Cruz

Female

50.6% (32,888)

Male

49.4% (32,123)

Gender	Santa Cruz	CA	USA
Female	50.6%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.4%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Cruz for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (1,950)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (1,300)

High School / GED

12.0% (7,801)

Some College

21.0% (13,652)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (5,200)

Bachelor's Degree

28.0% (18,203)

Master's Degree

17.0% (11,051)

Professional Degree

4.0% (2,600)

Doctorate Degree

5.0% (3,250)

Education	Santa Cruz	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	12.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	28.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	17.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	5.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Santa Cruz, California

Less than $10,000

7.9% (511,038)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.8% (310,068)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.7% (498,980)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.1% (398,495)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.3% (607,504)

$50,000 to $74,999

8.7% (565,300)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.8% (704,831)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.8% (960,924)

$150,000 to $199,999

13.4% (868,765)

$200,000 or more

16.5% (1,075,190)

Income	Santa Cruz	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	7.9%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.8%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.7%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.1%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.3%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	8.7%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.8%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.8%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	13.4%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	16.5%	13.3%	8.3%