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Scotts Valley, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Scotts Valley, CA (Santa Cruz County) — Census median home value $1,092,000, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Scotts Valley houses and the broader area.
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Scotts Valley, CA is in Santa Cruz County, California — this guide covers houses in Scotts Valley and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,138, with a median household income of $140,887. Census data puts the median value of houses in Scotts Valley at $1,092,000.
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Market overview
Scotts Valley housing market
Scotts Valley is in Santa Cruz County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Scotts Valley and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,092,000
Population (Census ACS)
12,138
Median household income
$140,887
County price trend (2025)
0.27% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Scotts Valley market snapshot
Population
12,138
County
Santa Cruz County
Median Household Income
$140,887
Median Home Value (city)
$1,092,000
Median Gross Rent
$2,362/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Scotts Valley's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,092,000.
County Price Trend
Santa Cruz County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.27% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Scotts Valley has an estimated population of 12,138 and a median household income of $140,887, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Scotts Valley's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Mount Hermon, Zayante, Pasatiempo, Paradise Park, Felton, Ben Lomond, Lompico, Live Oak, Soquel, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Brookdale, Twin Lakes, Bonny Doon, Pleasure Point, Seacliff.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Lexington Hills (~7.3 mi), Los Gatos (~12.4 mi), Monte Sereno (~12.8 mi), Cambrian Park (~14.6 mi), Saratoga (~14.7 mi), Campbell (~15.9 mi), Fruitdale (~18.2 mi), Pajaro (~18.3 mi), Cupertino (~18.3 mi), Burbank (~18.9 mi), San Jose (~19.9 mi), Las Lomas (~20.1 mi), Loyola (~20.9 mi), Morgan Hill (~21.1 mi), Moss Landing (~21.3 mi), Santa Clara (~21.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Scotts Valley data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,138
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,092,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$140,887
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,362
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.27%
Census place type
city
County
Santa Cruz County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.62 sq mi
Census GEOID
0670588
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Scotts Valley
Schools
Pajaro Valley Unified — 34 schools, 17,452 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Santa Cruz addresses may be served by Pajaro Valley Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Scotts Valley FAQ
What are houses worth in Scotts Valley, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Scotts Valley at $1,092,000.
How much do houses cost in Scotts Valley, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Scotts Valley, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,092,000. Active listing prices in Santa Cruz County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Scotts Valley, CA?
Scotts Valley houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Santa Cruz County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Scotts Valley, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Scotts Valley's population at approximately 12,138.
What's the median rent in Scotts Valley, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Scotts Valley at approximately $2,362 per month.
What is the median household income in Scotts Valley, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Scotts Valley at approximately $140,887.
Is the Scotts Valley housing market growing?
Santa Cruz County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.27% annual change in 2025.
Is Scotts Valley, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Scotts Valley's median home value at about 7.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Scotts Valley, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Pajaro Valley Unified for many Scotts Valley addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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