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Scotts Valley
City in California, United States
Overview
Scotts Valley is a small, scenic city set in the Santa Cruz Mountains, bridging Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay. Known for its redwood forests, safe neighborhoods, and close-knit community, it's a tranquil base for exploring nearby beaches and parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
12,224
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.05°, -122.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,165
Local Cost
$3,040
Local Income
$5,400
Cashless
92
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
Internet Speed
224 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
3
Parks
6
Transport
76
Walk Score
76
Footways
151.0
Airport
WVI
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.
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