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: Feb 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price: $1,275,000 (2.0% YoY)
Average Sale Price: $1,690,610
Active Listings: 228
New Listings: 117
Pending Sales: 33
Closed Sales: 86
Median Days on Market: 20 days
Average Days on Market: 57 days
Median Price/SqFt: $736
Average Price/SqFt: $858
Sale-to-List Ratio: 99%
Months of Inventory: 3.4
Total Sale Volume: $145,392,500
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price: $809,500
Average Sale Price: $940,636
Active Listings: 72
New Listings: 34
Pending Sales: 6
Closed Sales: 22
Median Days on Market: 78 days
Average Days on Market: 82 days
Median Price/SqFt: $636
Average Price/SqFt: $746
Sale-to-List Ratio: 98%
Months of Inventory: 4.7
Total Sale Volume: $20,694,000
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• BALANCED MARKET: 3-6 months of inventory suggests equilibrium between buyers and sellers.
Apr 2024 – Feb 2026
Single-family homes in Santa Cruz County have a median sale price of $1,275,000, down 1.9% over the past 3 months. There are 228 active listings, and 86 homes sold last month, with a median of 20 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $809,500, with 72 currently available. The price per square foot is $736 for single-family homes versus $636 for attached homes.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes