Scotts Valley

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General Info
Population11,945
Center Elevation561 ft(171 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$1,207,359
Median Rent
$3,750
Median Income$136,867
Rent Burden33%
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun338 days/yr
Avg. High66°F
Avg. Low48°F
Comfort Score94/100Excellent
Temp Swing18°F
Annual Precipitation32"(81 cm)
Annual Snowfall0"(0 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 432024 modeled avg · 2 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score73 / 100
School Rating6.5/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
Internet Access
Fiber: 11%Cable: 95%
Demographics
Median Age49 years
College Educated54%
Remote Workers23%
Nature Access
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