Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Santa Cruz County, CA real estate market currently shows 491 active listings, with 139 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 19 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 36 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.4% year-over-year, from $1,200,000 to $1,195,000.
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Population: 285,652 · Density: 756.7/mi² · Median household income: $107,051
Typical home value: $903,362 · Homeownership: 59.4%
Santa Cruz: 95060, 95062, 95063, 95065
Ben Lomond: 95005
Boulder Creek: 95006
Brookdale: 95007
Capitola: 95010
Davenport: 95017
Felton: 95018
Freedom: 95019
Los Gatos: 95033
Mount Hermon: 95041
Seabright: 95061
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.