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.

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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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