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Friday, November 13, 2026
Santa Cruz County
Population
264,9262024
Similar to communities in California
Household income
$111,0932024
Similar to communities in California
Home value
$1.0 million2024
More favorable than communities in California
Unemployment
5.3%2026
Similar to communities in California
Violent crime
4132023
Similar to communities in California
Work from home
19.3%2024
Similar to communities in California
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Santa Cruz County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Santa Cruz County with communities in California or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2024, Santa Cruz County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on median rent.
99th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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