2026 Top Cities by Lowest Price in Santa Cruz County

2026 Top Cities by Lowest Price in:

Uncover Santa Cruz's most affordable neighborhoods, using a custom typical home price from recent sales. This list is ideal for budget-conscious house hunters, revealing areas where your dollar goes further.

1st
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Santa Cruz
Overall Score : 2.7/5

School : 2.4/5

Safety : 2.8/5

Amenities : 2.7/5

Price : $449,506

Appreciation : -

Value: $15 Overvalued

1st
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Overall Score : 2.7/5

School : 2.4/5

Safety : 2.8/5

Amenities : 2.7/5

Price : $449,506

Appreciation : -

Value: $15 Overvalued

2nd
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Live Oak
Overall Score : 4.1/5

School : 3.5/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 0.7/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

2nd
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Overall Score : 4.1/5

School : 3.5/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 0.7/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

3rd
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Aptos
Overall Score : 3.7/5

School : 2.6/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 1.4/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

3rd
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Overall Score : 3.7/5

School : 2.6/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 1.4/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

4th
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Pasatiempo
Overall Score : 3.6/5

School : 2.5/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 0.6/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

4th
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Overall Score : 3.6/5

School : 2.5/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 0.6/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

5th
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Pleasure Point
Overall Score : 2.9/5

School : 2.0/5

Safety : 4.0/5

Amenities : 1.9/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

5th
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Overall Score : 2.9/5

School : 2.0/5

Safety : 4.0/5

Amenities : 1.9/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

Scores updated October 2026