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Community / Transportation

Community / Transportation

Community / Transportation

County: Santa Cruz

Value
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Community / Transportation

County: Santa Cruz

Value
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County: Santa Cruz Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

26.7
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (29.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(29.2)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
Trend
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County: Santa Cruz Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:

Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

37.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.8%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (41.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(41.6%)
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (37.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (38.0%).
Prior Value
(38.0%)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
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County: Santa Cruz Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:

Workers who Drive Alone to Work

64.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 73.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 76.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (68.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(68.4%)
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(71.7%)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
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Economy / Housing & Homes

Economy / Housing & Homes

Economy / Housing & Homes

County: Santa Cruz

Value
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Economy / Housing & Homes

County: Santa Cruz

Value
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County: Santa Cruz Community Spending on Housing

Current Value:

Community Spending on Housing

33.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (34.1%), Santa Cruz has a value of 33.8%.
CA Value
(34.1%)
Compared to the US Value (32.1%), Santa Cruz has a value of 33.8%.
US Value
(32.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (33.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (33.8%).
Prior Value
(33.8%)
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County: Santa Cruz Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

18.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (20.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(20.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (18.9%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (18.7%).
Prior Value
(18.7%)
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County: Santa Cruz Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio

13.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 13.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 13.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (14.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 13.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(14.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (13.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (13.6%).
Prior Value
(13.6%)
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County: Santa Cruz Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

54.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 54.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.6%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 54.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (51.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 54.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(51.4%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 54.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(57.8%)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
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County: Santa Cruz Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

Overcrowded Households

6.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.7%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (8.2%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.2%)
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.4%)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Santa Cruz Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

52.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (54.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(54.4%)
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
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County: Santa Cruz Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

Severe Housing Problems

25.6%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 25.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 25.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (25.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 25.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.7%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 25.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (25.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (26.5%).
Prior Value
(26.5%)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
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