$4,000
- 3 bd
- 1 ba
- 1,400 sqft
238 Pacific St
Santa Cruz County, CA Housing Market
$1,136,188
4.8% 1-yrThe average Santa Cruz County, CA home value is $1,136,188, up 4.8% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 28 days. (Updated on )
What is the Zillow Home Values Index?
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
Santa Cruz County Key Takeaways
Typical Home Values: $1,136,188
1-Year Value Change: +4.8%
(Data through September 30, 2026)
Santa Cruz County Housing Market Overview
1-Year Market Forecast: --
For Sale Inventory: 683 ()
New Listings: 200 ()
Median Sale to List Ratio: 0.995 ()
Median Sale Price: $1,148,333 ()
Median List Price: $1,263,833 ()
Percent of Sales Over List Price: 34.5% ()
Percent of Sales Under List Price: 49.1% ()
Median Days to Pending: 28 ()
(Metric availability is based on market coverage and data, housing data available for download in the Housing Data page)
How does this data help me?
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Cities in Santa Cruz County
- NameMedian ZHVI
- Soquel$1,356,238
- Scotts Valley$1,233,968
- Santa Cruz$1,338,649
- Capitola$1,228,511
- Felton$809,957
- Ben Lomond$924,292
- Aptos$1,319,589
- Lexington Hills$1,295,185
- Los Gatos$2,597,611
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Santa Cruz County Rental Market Trends
Average Rent: $3,469 ()
National Average Rent: $1,932 ()
Month-Over-Month Change: -0.3% ()
Year-Over-Year Change: 3.7% ()
How does this data help me?
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are current home values in Santa Cruz County, CA?
The median home value in Santa Cruz County, CA is $1,136,188 as of September 2026. This represents a 0.4% increase compared to last month and a 4.8% increase year-over-year.
How do home values in Santa Cruz County, CA compare to California and the national average?
The median home value in Santa Cruz County, CA ($1,136,188) compares to California ($761,538) and the U.S. national median ($366,157).
What are the top cities in Santa Cruz County, CA by home value?
The cities with the highest median home values in Santa Cruz County, CA include: Soquel ($1,375,103), Santa Cruz ($1,348,968), Aptos ($1,340,950), Scotts Valley ($1,248,334), Capitola ($1,237,690). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.
