Housing & Real Estate — Scotts Valley, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,440 |
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| Occupied | 5,008 |
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| Vacant | 432 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,631 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,377 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,105,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,140,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,362/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $7,933/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 19.7% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 38.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 567 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 464 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,272 |
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| Built before 1960 | 400 |
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| Median Year Built | 1985 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
