Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Cruz, CA real estate market currently shows 90 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 86.6 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 11 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 86.6 days on market compared to 69 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 19.8% year-over-year, from $1,338,212 to $1,603,244.
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ZIP coverage: 6 · Population: 100,853 · Median household income: $105,700
Typical home value: $1,006,399 · Homeownership rate: 51.7%