Living in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
64,522
Unemployment
7.7%
Poverty
20.9%
Median Home
$854,200
Median Income
$77,921
Median Rent
$1,889
Santa Cruz SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
10
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
9
Commute
8
Santa Cruz, CA Crime Report
3,321Total Crimes
5,088.6Total Crimes / 100k People
105.46%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Cruz / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,321 | 5,088.6 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 389 | 596.0 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 88 | 134.8 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 272 | 416.8 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,932 | 4,492.6 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 348 | 533.2 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,363 | 3,620.7 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 221 | 338.6 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
Santa Cruz, CA Cost Of Living
185Santa Cruz's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Santa Cruz | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 126 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 318 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 118 | 100 | |
Santa Cruz, CA Photos
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Rankings for Santa Cruz in California
Map Of Santa Cruz, CA
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Population over time in Santa Cruz
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 64,522 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 64,273 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 63,993 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 63,310 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 62,752 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 62,045 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 61,245 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 60,319 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 59,022 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 58,269 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Cruz
| Race | Santa Cruz | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.9% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 10.0% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.0% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Santa Cruz
| Gender | Santa Cruz | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Cruz for adults over 25
| Education | Santa Cruz | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Santa Cruz, California
| Income | Santa Cruz | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.5% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
