Scotts Valley, CA
1 neighborhoods · 15,233 residents · California
A
82/100
89
Safety Score
78
Affordability
$141K
Median Income
$1079K
Median Home Value
Is Scotts Valley, CA a Good Place to Live?
Scotts Valley receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in California. Safety scores A (89/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (78/100) with a median household income of $141,373 and median home values around $1,079,400.
About 53.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.3%. 76% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 47.
$2,356
Median Rent/mo
53.9%
College Educated
2.3%
Unemployment
76%
Owner-Occupied
47
Median Age
15,233
Population
1
Zip Codes
Santa Cruz
County
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Neighborhoods in Scotts Valley
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95066Santa Cruz Co. | 82 A | 89 | 78 | $141K | $1079K | 15,233 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.