Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Cruz County, CA real estate market currently shows 667 active listings, with 154 pending sales. Homes are averaging 53 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 45 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 53 days on market compared to 64 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 0.1% year-over-year, from $1,248,750 to $1,249,750.
Population: 285,652 · Density: 756.7/mi² · Median household income: $107,051
Typical home value: $903,362 · Homeownership: 59.4%
Santa Cruz: 95060, 95061, 95062, 95065
Ben Lomond: 95005
Boulder Creek: 95006
Brookdale: 95007
Capitola: 95010
Davenport: 95017
Felton: 95018
Freedom: 95019
Los Gatos: 95033
Mount Hermon: 95041
Eastside: 95063
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.