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Scotts Valley, California

city · Santa Cruz County

At a glance

12,044
Population
$1,105,700
Median home value (all homes)
264% above U.S. median
$1,262,128
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,491/mo
Median rent
85% above U.S. median
$143,750
Median household income
83% above U.S. median
24.9 min
Average commute
97.7%
Homes with broadband
13.56%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 179 — 79% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing282% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities17% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost33% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates55.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Scotts Valley Economic Development
The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is a standing local City Council committee that provides guidance on business attraction, retention, and expansion, and on commercial development within the City.
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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