Santa Cruz, CA
Metro area in California · Updated Jan 2026
Median Home Value
$1.09M
↑ +0.7%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$3,433/mo
↑ +1.3%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
3.8%
Average yield
5-Year Appreciation
+25.1%
Income Needed to Buy
$264,504
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
457
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.5
Favors renting
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.1%
3 Months
↑ +0.2%