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Santa Cruz, California · ZIP 95060

Santa Cruz — ZIP 95060

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Santa Cruz (95060) scores 58/100 — Fair for Santa Cruz. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.40M.

58OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100
Avg math proficiency52%
Avg reading proficiency64%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100
Typical home value$1.40M
Median rent$3,720/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.40M

Median Rent

$3,720/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,665

Violent Crime

863

Property Crime

3,802

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Santa Cruz County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Brook Knoll ElementaryKG–05498
68%
71%
Westlake ElementaryKG–05453
61%
69%
Pacific Collegiate Charter07–12536
60%
79%
Bonny Doon ElementaryKG–0692
52%
67%
Santa Cruz High09–121,093
49%
68%
Mission Hill Middle06–08510
43%
60%
Bay View ElementaryKG–05394
32%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

46,024

Median Income

$109K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

36.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95060 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95060 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95060 is approximately $1.40M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95060 in Santa Cruz has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.