Santa Cruz & Live Oak

Home to the world-famous Beach Boardwalk and a National Marine Sanctuary.

Property Listings

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MLS® ML81950749

$12,950,000

2727 Mattison LN, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
18,021 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81988192

$10,800,000

2155 Delaware AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
43,238 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81958300

$8,500,000

1703 E Cliff DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
4,754 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81958297

$8,500,000

1703 E Cliff DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
9 Beds 5 Baths 4,754 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81986370

$7,500,000

140 Vernon ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
9,399 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81983159

$6,000,000

117-121 Walti and 233-231 Felix ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
11,168 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81982901

$4,200,000

111 Errett ( Lots 8,9,10) CIR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95066
For Sale
MLS® ML81965997

$3,995,000

700 Frederick ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
22,230 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81970894

$3,900,000

120 Trinity ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
5,224 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Santa Cruz and Live Oak

Santa Cruz is home to the world-famous Beach Boardwalk, a University of California Campus, a National Marine Sanctuary, and is one of the "weirdest" places in the United States. Residents in this 12-square-mile enclave vary from wealthy banker types to tattooed bikers, and they all seem to coexist together with the salt air acting as the glue that binds them. The Municipal Wharf joins the ocean with the Boardwalk and a downtown graced with shops, restaurants, and more movie screens per capita than any other coastal area.
 
A quick trip to Steamer Lane or Pleasure Point, and you will find local surfers bobbing out in the water waiting for the perfect waves. Santa Cruz is also home to smooth water for kayaking, and fishermen are often found out on the pier looking for a fresh catch of the day. The Marina and Harbor hosts a blend of high-tech sailing boats, well-worn fishing boats, and rowboats alike, as the boating culture is alive and well in the city.
 
Back when the Hawaiians introduced surfing to the local community in the late 1800s, a rivalry began between the surfers that frequented the Westside and those on the Eastside. This rivalry underlies the relationship between residents from both areas to this day and also impacts the local real estate market. The Westside area of Santa Cruz is considered west of the San Lorenzo River, and the Eastside stretches from east of the San Lorenzo River to a third regional area called Live Oak. Live Oak is home to the excellent surfing off Pleasure Point and is located outside the Santa Cruz City limits in unincorporated Santa Cruz County.
 
Westside and Eastside Santa Cruz are served by the Santa Cruz City School District, with some of the better schools located on the Westside. The Live Oak area is served by the Live Oak Elementary School District, and both areas are served by the Santa Cruz City High School District. Westside Santa Cruz is also home to the Pacific Collegiate School, which is one of the top college preparatory high schools in the Country.
 
Coastal Santa Cruz is located primarily in the 95060 and 95062 zip codes, and the homes in the area are primarily single-family homes with some condominiums and townhomes mixed into the area. The local MLS defines the Westside as Area 43, the Eastside as Area 42, and the Live Oak Areas as Area 45. You can find our Sereno Group Westside Santa Cruz office on Mission Street! Below is the historical market data for the city.

Overview for Santa Cruz & Live Oak, CA

62,714 people live in Santa Cruz & Live Oak, where the median age is 29 and the average individual income is $46,720. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,714

Total Population

29 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$46,720

Average individual Income

Around Santa Cruz & Live Oak, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Cruz & Live Oak, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

84
Very Walkable
Walking Score
100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
46
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chefany's Cakes, Paradise Dogs, and LG Meats Capitola.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Chefany's Cakes Logo
Dining · $$ 0.27 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Paradise Dogs Logo
Dining · $ 1.11 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
LG Meats Capitola Logo
Dining 4.7 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Evil Wings Logo
Dining 4.49 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Santa Cruz Strong - Curt Smeland Logo
Active 1.87 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Portside Paddle Company Logo
Active 1.48 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Cruz & Live Oak, CA

Population Households Employment

Santa Cruz & Live Oak has 22,067 households, with an average household size of 2.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Cruz & Live Oak do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 62,714 people call Santa Cruz & Live Oak home. The population density is 4,922.59 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,714

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

29

Median Age

49.07 / 50.93%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
22,067

Total Households

2.37

Average Household Size

$46,720

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Santa Cruz & Live Oak, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Santa Cruz & Live Oak. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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