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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Santa Cruz County area can be challenging. Home prices in Santa Cruz County are now at a median cost of $826,717, higher than the California average of $648,235.
The average cost of rent is $2,001/mo in Santa Cruz County, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Santa Cruz County area. While nearly 33.11% of residents own their homes outright in Santa Cruz County, 35.28% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Santa Cruz County is $9,112 per month. Households that rent pay about 21.96% of their income on rent here. Santa Cruz County's most expensive areas are in the southeastern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the northeastern parts of the county.
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