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Santa Cruz, California

city · Santa Cruz County

At a glance

61,607
Population
$1,209,000
Median home value
298% above U.S. median
$2,452/mo
Median rent
82% above U.S. median
$115,475
Median household income
47% above U.S. median
22.8 min
Average commute
95.5%
Homes with broadband
7.2%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Five Branches University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates57.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Choose Santa Cruz
Choose Santa Cruz is the flagship program of the Santa Cruz Economic Development Department, dedicated to supporting a flourishing and expansive local economy and serving the community. It focuses on business development, infrastructure and property development, housing development and preservation, and arts and culture.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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