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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Santa Cruz area can be challenging. Home prices in Santa Cruz are now at a median cost of $876,359, higher than the California average of $648,235.
The average cost of rent is $2,083/mo in Santa Cruz, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Santa Cruz area. While nearly 36.45% of residents own their homes outright in Santa Cruz, 48.70% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Santa Cruz is $8,339 per month. Households that rent pay about 24.98% of their income on rent here. Santa Cruz's most expensive areas are in the southwestern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the southern parts of the city.
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