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University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

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Area Highlights

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA residents have a median age of 22.1 years old, with employment highest in the food and administrative support industries.

8,100 Population

409 Households

$96,683 /yr
Median Household Income

19m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

22.1 Median Age

Average Household Size

3
persons per
household

26.3%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Graduate Degree 33%
Bachelors Degree 21%
Some College 20%
Associates Degree 18%
High School Graduate 8%
Some High School 1%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Graduate Degree, representing 32.59% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
23.4% of households have children

Economics

$96,683 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
19 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $100-124,999k representing 24.42% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Walk or Bike 54%
  • Drive 24%
  • Work from Home 12%
  • Public Transit 10%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 351 74%
Vacant 64 14%
Owned 58 12%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 93%
Blue Collar 7%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 22.1 years old. The smallest percentage group is 18-24 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Hispanic 42%
White 39%
Other 20%
Asian 19%
Black 8%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Hispanic at 42%, followed by White at 39%, Other at 20%, and Asian at 19%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

76° September
Hottest Average Month
38° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
38°
61°
Feb
40°
62°
Mar
41°
65°
Apr
43°
67°
May
46°
70°
Jun
48°
72°
Jul
51°
74°
Aug
51°
75°
Sep
50°
76°
Oct
46°
73°
Nov
41°
67°
Dec
38°
60°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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* Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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