Ever wondered where the rich live in Santa Cruz? Curious what are the most expensive places to live in Santa Cruz? We’ve got you covered. If you're planning to move or looking to buy a property in this area, knowing how much you are expected to shell out will definitely help. To find out the most expensive neighborhood in Santa Cruz, we've taken into account the median home prices as well as the price per sq.ft. Some of the results did surprise us!
Check Out The Top 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods To Live In Santa Cruz:
1. Lower Seabright
With a median home price of $1,424,034 and a median rent of $2,006, Lower Seabright is the most expensive neighborhood on our list. Based on the growth in home prices in Lower Seabright over the last 3 years, it ranks No.1 among all the neighborhoods in Santa Cruz.
Learn more about the housing market in Lower Seabright
Median Home Price / Sqft
$1,286
Population
795
Median Home Price
$1,424,034
Median Rent
$2,006
Must Know:
Lower Seabright scores average in terms of transportation. Some errands can be accomplished on foot.
Walk Score
65
Bike Score
87
Transit Score
27
Is Lower Seabright a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Lower Seabright.
Read our Lower Seabright quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in Lower Seabright
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2. The Circles
The next neighborhood on the list is The Circles with a median home price of $2,896,473 and a median rent of $2,265.
Learn more about the housing market in The Circles
Median Home Price / Sqft
$1,278
Population
44,503
Median Home Price
$2,896,473
Median Rent
$2,265
Must Know:
The Circles scores average in terms of transportation. Some errands can be accomplished on foot.
Walk Score
62
Bike Score
98
Transit Score
30
Is The Circles a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for The Circles.
Read our The Circles quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in The Circles
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3. Mission Hill
Following the first two most expensive neighborhoods to live in Santa Cruz is Mission Hill with a median home price of $1,424,034 and a median rent of $2,265.
Learn more about the housing market in Mission Hill
Median Home Price / Sqft
$1,263
Population
46,527
Median Home Price
$1,424,034
Median Rent
$2,265
Must Know:
Mission Hill scores really well in terms of transportation. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Walk Score
89
Bike Score
100
Transit Score
43
Is Mission Hill a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Mission Hill.
Read our Mission Hill quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in Mission Hill
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4. King Street
With a median home price of $2,722,346 and a median rent of $2,616, King Street is 4th on our list.
Learn more about the housing market in King Street
Median Home Price / Sqft
$1,245
Population
2,812
Median Home Price
$2,722,346
Median Rent
$2,616
Must Know:
King Street scores really well in terms of transportation. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Walk Score
72
Bike Score
100
Transit Score
28
Is King Street a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for King Street.
Read our King Street quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in King Street
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5. Banana Belt
Next up is Banana Belt with a median home price of $1,398,631 and a median rent of $2,094.
Learn more about the housing market in Banana Belt
Median Home Price / Sqft
$1,168
Population
5,759
Median Home Price
$1,398,631
Median Rent
$2,094
Must Know:
Banana Belt scores really well in terms of transportation. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Walk Score
78
Bike Score
100
Transit Score
35
Is Banana Belt a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Banana Belt.
Read our Banana Belt quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in Banana Belt
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6. Prospect Heights
The next neighborhood on the list of most expensive neighborhoods to live in Santa Cruz is Prospect Heights with a median home price of $1,175,265 and a median rent of $2,671.
Learn more about the housing market in Prospect Heights
Median Home Price / Sqft
$1,127
Population
643
Median Home Price
$1,175,265
Median Rent
$2,671
Must Know:
Prospect Heights scores below average in terms of transportation. Most errands require a car.
Walk Score
36
Bike Score
82
Transit Score
30
Is Prospect Heights a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Prospect Heights.
Read our Prospect Heights quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in Prospect Heights
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7. Branciforte Drive
Next on the list is Branciforte Drive with a median home price of $1,019,685 and a median rent of $1,808.
Learn more about the housing market in Branciforte Drive
Median Home Price / Sqft
$987
Population
658
Median Home Price
$1,019,685
Median Rent
$1,808
Must Know:
Branciforte Drive scores really well in terms of transportation. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Walk Score
83
Bike Score
92
Transit Score
44
Is Branciforte Drive a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Branciforte Drive.
Read our Branciforte Drive quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in Branciforte Drive
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8. Nobel
With a median home price of $1,311,923 and a median rent of $2,265, Nobel is 8th on our list.
Learn more about the housing market in Nobel
Median Home Price / Sqft
$985
Population
46,508
Median Home Price
$1,311,923
Median Rent
$2,265
Must Know:
Nobel scores below average in terms of transportation. Most errands require a car.
Walk Score
30
Bike Score
49
Transit Score
34
Is Nobel a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Nobel.
Read our Nobel quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in Nobel
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9. Westside
Second to the last is Westside with a median home price of $1,175,265 and a median rent of $2,265.
Learn more about the housing market in Westside
Median Home Price / Sqft
$895
Population
46,229
Median Home Price
$1,175,265
Median Rent
$2,265
Must Know:
Westside scores average in terms of transportation. Some errands can be accomplished on foot.
Walk Score
50
Bike Score
85
Transit Score
27
Is Westside a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for Westside.
Read our Westside quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in Westside
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10. River Street
Rounding up our list of top 10 cheapest neighborhoods to live in Santa Cruz is River Street with a median home price of $715,691 and a median rent of $2,265.
Learn more about the housing market in River Street
Median Home Price / Sqft
$825
Population
46,527
Median Home Price
$715,691
Median Rent
$2,265
Must Know:
River Street scores really well in terms of transportation. Daily errands do not require a car.
Walk Score
93
Bike Score
77
Transit Score
45
Is River Street a good place to live?
Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. We've put this all together for River Street.
Read our River Street quality of life guide
Most Expensive Home in River Street
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