Scotts Valley
City in Santa Cruz County, California
Scotts Valley is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, with 12,224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 561 ft (171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Hermon, 2.3 miles W.
- 12,224residents (2020 Census)
- 561 ftelevation · 171 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 2,647 / sq mipopulation density
- 95066ZIP code
About Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley is a small city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, about thirty miles (48 km) south of downtown San Jose and six miles (9.7 km) north of the city of Santa Cruz, in the upland slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 12,224. Principal access to the city is supplied by State Route 17 that connects San Jose and Santa Cruz. The city was incorporated in 1966.
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- Median household income
- $143,750
- Median home value
- $1,105,700
- Median rent
- $2,491/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Scotts Valley had 12,224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,647 per sq mi (1,022 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scotts Valley at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,224 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.62 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0555° N, 122.0118° W |
| ZIP code | 95066 |
| Official website | scottsvalley.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0670588 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scotts Valley
- Mount Hermon2.3 mi W
- Zayante2.8 mi NW
- Pasatiempo3.7 mi S
- Paradise Park3.8 mi SW
- Felton4.0 mi W
- Ben Lomond4.5 mi W
- Lompico4.6 mi NW
- Live Oak5.1 mi S
- Soquel5.3 mi SE
- Santa Cruz5.8 mi S
- Capitola6.3 mi SE
- Brookdale6.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Scotts Valley
What county is Scotts Valley in?
Scotts Valley is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Scotts Valley, CA?
12,224 people lived in Scotts Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scotts Valley, CA?
The ZIP code of Scotts Valley is 95066.
What is the elevation of Scotts Valley?
561 feet (171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scotts Valley?
Mount Hermon (2.3 mi), Zayante (2.8 mi), Pasatiempo (3.7 mi), Paradise Park (3.8 mi), Felton (4.0 mi).
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