About Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, California forms the northern coast of the
Monterey Bay. The county is filled with natural beauty from immaculate beaches to stunning redwood forests, and scenic mountains to rich farmlands. One of the original counties of California, Santa Cruz County is home to 14 state parks and beaches, and enjoys the same beautiful sun-filled, low-humidity Mediterranean climate as the rest of the Greater Bay Area. The county’s economy is anchored by its agriculture and tourism. Over $500 million are generated annually through the county’s tourism and more than $14 million are generated through tourism related taxes for the local government. Many business professionals commute daily from Santa Cruz County. California State Routes 1, 9, 17, 35, 129, 152, and 236 provide outlets to neighboring counties and the
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District is highlighted by its “Highway 17 Express” bus which commutes hundreds of people into
Santa Clara County daily. Santa Cruz County cities like
Boulder Creek,
Scotts Valley, and
Aptos provide great living condition for people who want small town feeling with big city access. Don’t forget to use our site to
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REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
Location: Santa Cruz County
Geography Type: County
Data Period: Mar 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price: $1,300,000 (-6.1% YoY)
Average Sale Price: $1,368,950
Active Listings: 276
New Listings: 188
Pending Sales: 37
Closed Sales: 106
Median Days on Market: 13 days
Average Days on Market: 47 days
Median Price/SqFt: $686
Average Price/SqFt: $790
Sale-to-List Ratio: 100%
Months of Inventory: 4.2
Total Sale Volume: $145,108,766
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price: $924,500
Average Sale Price: $980,388
Active Listings: 92
New Listings: 61
Pending Sales: 13
Closed Sales: 18
Median Days on Market: 31 days
Average Days on Market: 53 days
Median Price/SqFt: $731
Average Price/SqFt: $761
Sale-to-List Ratio: 99%
Months of Inventory: 5.9
Total Sale Volume: $17,647,000
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• BALANCED MARKET: 3-6 months of inventory suggests equilibrium between buyers and sellers.
• FAST-MOVING: Median 2 weeks or less on market indicates high demand.
May 2024 – Mar 2026
Single-family homes in Santa Cruz County have a median sale price of $1,300,000, up 2.4% over the past 3 months. There are 276 active listings, and 106 homes sold last month, with a median of 13 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $924,500, with 92 currently available. The price per square foot is $686 for single-family homes versus $731 for attached homes.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes