Living in Scotts Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotts Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Scotts Valley has 12,044 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $143,750 (45% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,105,700, the median rent is $2,491/month.
Scotts Valley at a glance
- Population
- 12,044
- Median age
- 47.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $143,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,105,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,491/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Scotts Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Scotts Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotts Valley the median home value is $1,105,700, 232% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,491 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Scotts Valley median household income
The median household income in Scotts Valley is $143,750 and the income per person is $82,921. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Scotts Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,402
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.33
Scotts Valley demographics
- Population
- 12,044
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 5,036
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotts Valley ›
Education in Scotts Valley
55.6% of adults 25 and older in Scotts Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotts Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Scotts Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley | 12,044 | $143,750 | $1,105,700 | $2,491 |
| Mount Hermon | 939 | $157,604 | $1,003,100 | $1,394 |
| Zayante | 399 | $182,857 | $863,600 | $2,260 |
| Pasatiempo | 610 | $215,469 | $1,627,800 | — |
| Paradise Park | 470 | $54,500 | — | — |
| Felton | 4,093 | $123,056 | $900,500 | $2,068 |
| Ben Lomond | 6,858 | $130,041 | $960,700 | $2,514 |
| Lompico | 788 | $91,600 | $631,600 | — |
| Live Oak | 16,911 | $103,674 | $1,015,200 | $2,421 |
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What is the median household income in Scotts Valley, CA?
The median household income in Scotts Valley is $143,750, 45% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scotts Valley?
The median home value in Scotts Valley is $1,105,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Scotts Valley?
The median gross rent in Scotts Valley is $2,491 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Scotts Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Scotts Valley?
The median age in Scotts Valley is 47.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Scotts Valley?
The average commute to work in Scotts Valley is 25 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotts Valley?
The unemployment rate in Scotts Valley is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotts Valley?
55.6% of adults in Scotts Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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