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Banana Belt

Santa Cruz, CA

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

5,294
Population
$87,779
Median Income
$979,216
Median Home Value
38.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 118
Robbery 86
Burglary 76
Larceny/Theft 138
Vehicle Theft 117

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$979,216
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
55.2%
Renter Occupied
44.8%
Vacant
5.8%

Cost of Living

12% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +11%
🛒 Food & Groceries +8%
🚗 Transportation +9%
🏥 Healthcare avg
💡 Utilities avg

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

14.0%
High School+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
21.8%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
67.2%
Black/African American
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
23.2%
Asian
6.3%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
60° / 39°F
Summer (Jul)
72° / 52°F
🌧️
28.3"
Annual Rain

About Banana Belt

Banana Belt is a neighborhood located in Santa Cruz, CA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 5,294 residents with a median household income of $87,779 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities