Santa Cruz

CA

Santa Cruz County, California

Population 265K |Median income $111,093 |4 hospitals

Population
264,926
Santa Cruz County
Median Income
$111,093
+63% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,027,500
+351% vs avg
Median Age
39.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
265K+0%
Median Income
$111,093+67%
Median Home Value
$1,027,500+84%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-21%
Unemployment
6.1%-34%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,264/mo
Poverty Rate
11.6% -18% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 43.9%
Work From Home 19.3%
Public Transit 1.9%

Population

White 60%
Asian 4.9%
African American 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
32.4%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Obesity
25.8%
Physical Inactivity
20.7%
Binge Drinking
17.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13%
Diabetes
10.2%
Current Smoking
10%
Current Asthma
9.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.7%
Annual Checkup 71.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
★
1
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
2
DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
SANTA CRUZ · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
WATSONVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Santa Cruz Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Santa Cruz, CA? ▼
Santa Cruz, CA has a population of 264,926 people, located in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the median household income in Santa Cruz? ▼
The median household income in Santa Cruz, CA is $111,093 per year. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
What is the median home value in Santa Cruz? ▼
The median home value in Santa Cruz, CA is $1,027,500. Median rent is $2,264/month.
What are the top health concerns in Santa Cruz? ▼
The top health indicators in Santa Cruz include Short Sleep Duration (32.4%), High Blood Pressure (30.5%), Obesity (25.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Santa Cruz? ▼
Santa Cruz has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Santa Cruz? ▼
The median age in Santa Cruz, CA is 39.8 years. 43.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Santa Cruz, CA is located in Santa Cruz County, California. With a population of 265K and a median household income of $111,093, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Santa Cruz area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Santa Cruz County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.