B-

Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

Crime Score: B- - Average crime

4,784
Population
$40,033
Median Income
$862,343
Median Home Value
30.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 140
Robbery 195
Burglary 168
Larceny/Theft 196
Vehicle Theft 187

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

Housing & Real Estate

$862,343
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
13.6%
Renter Occupied
86.4%
Vacant
8.2%

Cost of Living

15% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -10%
🛒 Food & Groceries -12%
🚗 Transportation -18%
🏥 Healthcare -23%
💡 Utilities -16%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

22.8%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
21.2%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
60.1%
Black/African American
4.7%
Hispanic/Latino
27.1%
Asian
9.7%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
60° / 39°F
Summer (Jul)
71° / 53°F
🌧️
28.2"
Annual Rain

About Downtown Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz is a neighborhood located in Santa Cruz, CA. With a crime score of B-, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 4,784 residents with a median household income of $40,033 .

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