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Santa Cruz, CA

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

Market Analysis

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

The Santa Cruz, CA real estate market currently shows 170 active listings, with 43 pending sales. Homes are averaging 40.1 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 40.1 days on market compared to 50.5 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 3.4% year-over-year, from $1,453,958 to $1,503,118.

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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, 95061, 95062, 95065

Eastside: 95063

University: 95064

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
170
⇧ 5.6% vs 161 last year
Pending
43
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,503,118
⇧ 3.4% vs $1,453,958 last year
Average Price
$1,974,785
⇩ 12.7% vs $2,261,982 last year
Days on Market
40.1
⇩ 20.6% vs 51 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$873
⇩ 9.5% vs $964/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,729 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %