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Sebastopol, CA vs Santa Cruz, CA

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- The median age of a home in Sebastopol is 10.6% younger than the median age of a home in Santa Cruz.
 Sebastopol, CASanta Cruz, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,270,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.121.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.2$11.0
 Homes Owned56.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sebastopol, CASanta Cruz, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,500$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,460  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,800$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,150  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,560$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,200  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sebastopol, CASanta Cruz, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sebastopol, CASanta Cruz, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock12.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99923.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock28.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sebastopol, CASanta Cruz, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Sebastopol    6 Reviews
Muriel · Sebastopol, CA
Sebastopol
Over 9 years ago

I lived in Sebastopol for 5 years. During my 50+ years on this planet, I have lived many places (New Jersey, NYC, New Zealand, San Diego, Hawaii, Maui, Ashland OR,  More

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Bp · Sebastopol, CA
Great Climate, Close-Knit Community, Open-Minded,
Over 14 years ago

Sebastopol, CA really is a great place to live. Located only 50 miles north of San Francisco in the beautiful Sonoma County Wine Country, Sebastopol retains its  More

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nick · New Smyrna Beach, FL
hidden treasure of america
Over 16 years ago

it may be pricey, but that really defines the town as who truly loves it. the cost of living is something to think about. i think it is a wonderful town and would be  More

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Reviews for Santa Cruz    44 Reviews
NC · Boise City, ID
Some love it, others not so much
Over 5 years ago

I lived in the Santa Cruz area for 20 years. UCSC alum. Our kids were born there. There are wonderful things about Santa Cruz, but also many serious problems that we  More

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Kimberly · Santa Cruz, CA
Small Town, Big City
Over 5 years ago

I have been here for four generations! My kids are the fifth. I guess that should tell you how wonderful it is here, at least for us. It's so cool to have world class  More

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Holly · Live Oak, CA
Santa Cruz is my Heart Home in so many ways
Over 6 years ago

I was born over the hill in San Jose area, and as a kid I loved coming over to the boardwalk. Santa Cruz has always been and always will be a town of diversity,  More

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