Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area, California 

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Population

272,138

+6.4% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

8.1%

Median Income

$66,923

Median Home Price

$1,058,000

Median Age

37.3

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.5 / 7.4

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area, California

The Santa Cruz, CA metropolitan area is a unique location situated on California's central coast boasting many attractions such us Natural Bridges State Beach where visitors can observe elephant seals or nearby Mystery Spot that promises strange phenomenon occurring within its boundaries. Outdoors enthusiasts will be pleased by the numerous parks surrounding the city where they can take advantage of activities like fishing, swimming, kayaking and camping.. Quality educational institutions are available throughout the area including prestigious universities like University Of California –Santa Cruz offering students with necessary skills for their studies.. An array of businesses from diverse industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and retail provide locals with plenty of job opportunities while affordable housing options make it an attractive option for anyone looking to settle down in a safe environment. Beach town complex / Small town - Northern California on Pacific coast, 60 miles south of San Francisco.
State: California
County: Santa Cruz
Metro Area: Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area
City: Santa Cruz, Watsonville, 30 total
Zip Codes: 95076, 95060, 95062, 95003, 95066, 95073, 95064, 95033, 95010, 95006, 17 total
Cost of Living: 88.6% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 100 ft above sea level

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Santa Cruz-Watsonville, Ca Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
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Year-round climate
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Cons
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What Bert Has To Say About Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area

Santa Cruz, a colorful mix of college town, beach town, and cultural center, is an attraction for hippies, yuppies and families alike. The city is famous for its boardwalk, wide sandy beaches and beach amusements. Watsonville is an agricultural center inland, and Soquel and Capitola to the south are more sedate but very attractive beach towns. The University of California at Santa Cruz brings some college life, and the population in general is highly educated. Excellent outdoor recreation is available just to the north in the coastal forests and state parks of the Santa Cruz Mountains.


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area is 8.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area's cost of living is 88.6% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 78.4% to 18.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area's population is 272,138 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 26.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area is Real Estate: $1,058,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.6%.

SCHOOLS
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area public schools spend $10,610 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 23.8 students per teacher in Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area. More Education



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Housing Market in Santa Cruz-Watsonville

It's a good time to buy in Santa Cruz-Watsonville. Home Appreciation is up 5.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Santa Cruz-Watsonville is $1,058,000.
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ZIP CODES IN SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE METRO AREA, CALIFORNIA
95076, 95060, 95062, 95003, 95066, 95073, 95064, 95033, 95010, 95006, 17 total

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