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Scotts valley, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Scotts valley.

Population: 61,403 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Scotts valley, CA is $1.33M — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.49M after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,936/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.33M

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.33M
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.37M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.49M
Median list price
$1.58M
Median price per sqft
$806
1-year sale-price change
-2.7%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,936/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Scotts Valley Unified, Santa Cruz County ROP, Pacific Collegiate Charter District
Schools include
Brook Knoll Elementary, Santa Cruz County ROP, Pacific Collegiate Charter, Bonny Doon Elementary, Bay View Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Watkins-Johnson Co. (Stewart Division Plant) (1.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
300
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,752
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,202
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,357

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (52 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Bonny Doon Village Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
DOMINICAN HOSPITAL, SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ, GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,763 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
36.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$7,360
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,542
Average weekly wage
$1,194
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
143

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Scotts valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$1.33M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.49M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,936/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,360$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Scotts valley, CA?
$1.33M.
What is the median sale price in Scotts valley, CA?
$1.49M.
How long do homes take to sell in Scotts valley, CA?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Scotts valley, CA?
Typical rent: $3,936/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scotts valley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, heatWave.
Is Scotts valley, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Scotts valley, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scotts valley, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scotts valley, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Watkins-Johnson Co. (Stewart Division Plant), 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Scotts valley, CA?
15 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Scotts valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Scotts valley, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Scotts valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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