Santa Cruz, CA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 21,460 housing units in Santa Cruz.
This represents a 10.8% growth from 19,364 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 21,460 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Santa Cruz is about 46.5%.
Santa Cruz's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5%.
Average household size is 2.44 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Santa Cruz were built after 1962.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 8.60% |
| One Bedroom | 19.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 26.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median year structure was built | 1960 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $411,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $433,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $969 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 54.70% |
| Debt Free | 25.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.2% |
