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: Oct 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 (0.0% YoY)
Average Sale Price: $1,469,508
Active Listings: 363
New Listings: 131
Pending Sales: 41
Closed Sales: 129
Median Days on Market: 24 days
Average Days on Market: 49 days
Median Price/SqFt: $694
Average Price/SqFt: $795
Sale-to-List Ratio: 99%
Months of Inventory: 3.6
Total Sale Volume: $189,566,586
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price: $762,000
Average Sale Price: $830,357
Active Listings: 103
New Listings: 40
Pending Sales: 8
Closed Sales: 33
Median Days on Market: 29 days
Average Days on Market: 49 days
Median Price/SqFt: $647
Average Price/SqFt: $664
Sale-to-List Ratio: 98%
Months of Inventory: 4.1
Total Sale Volume: $27,401,800
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• BALANCED MARKET: 3-6 months of inventory suggests equilibrium between buyers and sellers.
Dec 2024 – Oct 2026
Single-family homes in Santa Cruz County have a median sale price of $1,275,000, down 7.3% over the past 3 months. There are 363 active listings, and 129 homes sold last month, with a median of 24 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $762,000, with 103 currently available. The price per square foot is $694 for single-family homes versus $647 for attached homes.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes