Question 1

Is 95062 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95062 in Santa Cruz has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Santa Cruz city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 95062 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 95062?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95062 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 95062. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 95062 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Santa Cruz. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 95062?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 95062 is approximately $1.33M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 95062 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 95062 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 95062 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95062 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Santa Cruz. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 95062 scores similarly to the middle tier of Santa Cruz neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Santa Cruz — ZIP 95062

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Green Acres Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Live Oak Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Shoreline Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Del Mar Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Ocean Alternative Education Center	KG–08	—	—	—
Tierra Pacifica Charter	KG–08	—	—	—
Special Education Preschool	M–M	—	—	—
Gault Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Branciforte Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Harbor High	09–12	—	—	—