2026 Top Cities by Amenities Score in: Santa Cruz County

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Overall Score

School

Safety

Amenities

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Value

Appreciation

Find neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with the best amenities, from shopping and dining to parks and curb appeal. This list favors neighborhoods where amenities are walkable, parks are inviting, and charm abounds.

1^st

Live Oak

Overall Score : 3.5

School : 3.5

Safety : 5.0

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Live Oak

Overall Score : 3.5

School : 3.5

Safety : 5.0

Price : -

Appreciation : -

2^nd

Aptos

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 2.6

Safety : 5.0

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2^nd

Aptos

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 2.6

Safety : 5.0

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3^rd

Pasatiempo

Overall Score : 3.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 5.0

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3^rd

Pasatiempo

Overall Score : 3.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 5.0

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4^th

Pleasure Point

Overall Score : 2.8

School : 2.0

Safety : 4.0

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4^th

Pleasure Point

Overall Score : 2.8

School : 2.0

Safety : 4.0

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5^th

Santa Cruz

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 2.4

Safety : 2.8

Price : $449,506

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5^th

Santa Cruz

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 2.4

Safety : 2.8

Price : $449,506

Appreciation : -