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Santa Cruz, CA

Aggregate real estate market report across all ZIPs in scope
Balanced Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Santa Cruz, CA real estate market currently shows 134 active listings, with 31 pending sales. Homes are averaging 30.7 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 23 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 30.7 days on market compared to 30.4 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2.4% year-over-year, from $1,497,591 to $1,533,156.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 100,853  ·  Density: 1,394.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $105,700

Typical home value: $1,006,399  ·  Homeownership: 51.7%

Included Areas

Santa Cruz: 95060, 95062, 95065

Seabright: 95061

Eastside: 95063

University: 95064

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
134
⇩ 14.6% vs 157 last year
Pending
31
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,533,156
⇧ 2.4% vs $1,497,591 last year
Average Price
$2,143,484
⇧ 3.4% vs $2,072,381 last year
Days on Market
30.7
⇧ 1% vs 30 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$853
⇩ 9.2% vs $939/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,582 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
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Price Reduced %