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Santa Cruz, CA, Market Trends

  • There are 203 active listings and 23 new listings in Santa Cruz, CA.
  • In Santa Cruz, CA, homes sold for a median price of $1,466,750 in April 2026.
  • On average, properties in Santa Cruz, CA sell after 78 days on the market compared to 45 days last year.
  • 212 homes were sold in Santa Cruz, CA in April 2026, up from 215 last year.
  • Santa Cruz, CA is part of the Santa Cruz County R-1 School District, with 30 Elementary Schools, 25 Middle Schools, and 20 High Schools.
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Santa Cruz Overview

Active Homes
203
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New Homes
23
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Open Houses
2
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Price Reduced
30
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Santa Cruz, CA Market Trends & Statistics
last updated on May 9, 2026

Schools in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz, CA hosts 17 public schools with an average rating of 4 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 12 private and 1 charter schools.

School Districts
7
Elementary Schools
30
Middle Schools
25
High Schools
20
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10
Westlake Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
De Laveaga Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Alternative Family Education School
public School, Grades K-12
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Gault Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Bay View Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10
Holy Cross
private School, Grades PK-8
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
New Horizons School
private School, Grades K-4
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Spring Hill School
private School, Grades PK-6
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Creekside School
private School, Grades 1-12
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Santa Cruz County Special Education School
public School, Grades K-12
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Midtown Montessori
private School, Grades PK-K
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Gateway School
private School, Grades K-8
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Santa Cruz Children's School
private School, Grades K-6
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Santa Cruz Adult
public School, Grades n/a
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Browse School Districts

Santa Cruz City High School District
Live Oak Elementary School District
Santa Cruz County Office Of Education School District
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District
Happy Valley Elementary School District
Santa Cruz County Rop School District

Santa Cruz, CA Property Insights

People

People

51% Female/Male
Avg Age is 34 Years Old
School

School

51% with College Degree
92% with High School Diploma
Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $81K
23% in Poverty
Elevation

Elevation

200.24 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

17.23%

Average Tree Covering
May Temperature

May Temperature

58° Fahrenheit

H: 66°F   L: 49°F
Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

High

Compared with the National Average
Rainfall

Rainfall

33 Inches

Santa Cruz, CA Neighborhood Scores

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Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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