Santa Cruz County

City in California, United States

Overview

Santa Cruz County is a city in United States.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
270,861
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.02°, -122.01°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$5,220
Local Cost
$3,000
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
98
English
99
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-2.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
522 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WVI
Distance
22 km

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025