Santa Cruz

Overview for Santa Cruz, CA

70,140 people live in Santa Cruz, where the median age is 37.2 and the average individual income is $43,236.53. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

70,140

Total Population

37.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,236.53

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz has 24,329 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Cruz do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 70,140 people call Santa Cruz home. The population density is 2,838.27 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

70,140

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.2

Median Age

49.43 / 50.57%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
24,329

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$43,236.53

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Santa Cruz, CA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Santa Cruz. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Santa Cruz County Court
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
No rating available
Santa Cruz County Community
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
2/5
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Spring Hill-Advanced Elementary School Of Santa Cr
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Pacific Collegiate Charter
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
No rating available
Bay View Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Santa Cruz County Special Education
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Santa Cruz County Regional Occupational Program
PUBLIC
10th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Westlake Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Mission Hill Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Santa Cruz Childrens School
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Alternative Family Education
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available

Around Santa Cruz, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Cruz, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

86
Very Walkable
Walking Score
100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
34
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Areperia 831, Friends of the Capitola Library Bookstore, and Ramblin' Adventure Club.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.27 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.8 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.27 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.4 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.23 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.48 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

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