Santa Cruz County
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4Municipalities
264,926Residents
31Articles
3Meetings (30d)
59Upcoming Events
$105,878Avg. Median Income
$945,925Avg. Home Value
Recent News
31Apr 25Photos | Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz hosts trampoline eventSanta CruzApr 25Tom Steyer has poured more than $100 million into his bid for California governorSanta CruzApr 25California adds three new state parks, expands othersSanta CruzApr 23Bill inspired by Adrian Gonzalez trial passes through California AssemblySanta CruzApr 23Watsonville: Arrest Made In Friday Night Shooting That Injured ManWatsonvilleApr 22More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California’s surge leading the waySanta CruzApr 22Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identificationSanta CruzApr 20State to hear proposal for new Santa Cruz marine protectionsSanta CruzApr 20California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut itSanta CruzApr 20Santa Cruz Residents Invited To Make Mothers Day, Spring Cards For SeniorsSanta CruzApr 18Watsonville: 1 Injured In Friday Night ShootingWatsonvilleApr 18Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides closed due to power outageSanta CruzApr 18Santa Cruz: Power Cut Affects 18,500 Pg&E CustomersSanta CruzApr 18Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides shut down by power outageSanta CruzApr 16Guest Commentary | Dear candidates for governor, California’s counties need your urgent attentionSanta Cruz
Meetings
3Upcoming Events
59APR30
Special City Council Meeting
8:00 PM
MAY6
Special City Council Meeting - Budget
8:00 PM
MAY7
Historical Museum Board Meeting
7:00 PM
MAY7
Planning Commission Meeting
8:00 PM
MAY8
Food Truck Friday
6:30 PM
MAY9
Beach Cleanup with Save our Shores
11:00 AM
MAY12
Art & Cultural Commission Meeting
8:30 PM
MAY14
City Council Meeting
8:00 PM
Rankings in Santa Cruz County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa CruzSanta Cruz | +1.1% |
| 2 | WatsonvilleSanta Cruz | -0.5% |
| 3 | Scotts ValleySanta Cruz | -0.8% |
| 4 | CapitolaSanta Cruz | -1.3% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WatsonvilleSanta Cruz | 14.1 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | Scotts ValleySanta Cruz | 16.6 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | Santa CruzSanta Cruz | 28.9 total crimes per 1k |
| 4 | CapitolaSanta Cruz | 38.2 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WatsonvilleSanta Cruz | 2.13% |
| 2 | Scotts ValleySanta Cruz | 2.13% |
| 3 | Santa CruzSanta Cruz | 2.13% |
| 4 | CapitolaSanta Cruz | 2.13% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WatsonvilleSanta Cruz | 60 / 100 |
| 2 | Scotts ValleySanta Cruz | 60 / 100 |
| 3 | Santa CruzSanta Cruz | 60 / 100 |
| 4 | CapitolaSanta Cruz | 60 / 100 |