C+

Lower Ocean

Santa Cruz, CA

Crime Score: C+ - Higher than average crime

1,798
Population
$64,594
Median Income
$933,974
Median Home Value
29.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 118
Robbery 197
Burglary 165
Larceny/Theft 195
Vehicle Theft 187

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

Housing & Real Estate

$933,974
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
16.8%
Renter Occupied
83.2%
Vacant
12.3%

Cost of Living

13% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -11%
🛒 Food & Groceries -12%
🚗 Transportation -15%
🏥 Healthcare -23%
💡 Utilities -17%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

16.8%
High School+
16.4%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
48.3%
Black/African American
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
48.4%
Asian
4.7%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
60° / 40°F
Summer (Jul)
71° / 53°F
🌧️
27.5"
Annual Rain

About Lower Ocean

Lower Ocean is a neighborhood located in Santa Cruz, CA. With a crime score of C+, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 1,798 residents with a median household income of $64,594 .

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