Deciding where to live, work, and play requires a lot of research and that you need reliable data in order to make informed decisions. The raw numbers are an important part of the Santa Cruz story, so we’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of facts and figures to help you wrap your head around the finer details of our community and economy.

Scroll through this page to find quality of life factors like the good weather, abundance of parks, median income, tax rates, and sales tax reports. You’ll also get an idea about the impact of the University of California, Santa Cruz on our city and the overall talent pipeline of students in the broader region. While this page will help you understand the overall makeup of Santa Cruz, you can get more detailed information by downloading the Datasheet PDF in the upper right hand corner.