Life in Scotts Valley research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Scotts Valley over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Scotts Valley:
The population in Scotts Valley is 12,239.
The median home value in Scotts Valley is $1,261,441.
The median income in Scotts Valley is $136,867.
The cost of living in Scotts Valley is 181 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Scotts Valley is $2,322.
The unemployment rate in Scotts Valley is 1.9%.
The poverty rate in Scotts Valley is 4.0%.
The average high in Scotts Valley is 68.6° and the average low is 46.7°.
Crime in Scotts Valley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Scotts Valley. Key points include:
There were 203 total crimes in Scotts Valley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Scotts Valley is 1,664.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Scotts Valley is 278.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Scotts Valley is 1,385.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Scotts Valley is -28.38% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Scotts Valley / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 203 | 1,664.5 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 34 | 278.8 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 3 | 24.6 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 20 | 164.0 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 169 | 1,385.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 33 | 270.6 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 125 | 1,024.9 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 11 | 90.2 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Scotts Valley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Scotts Valley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Scotts Valley is 181 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Scotts Valley is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Scotts Valley is $1,261,441.
The median income in Scotts Valley is $136,867.
Living Expense | Scotts Valley | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 181 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 120 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 128 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 129 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 314 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 134 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 131 | 124 | 100 |
The average high in Scotts Valley is 68.6° and the average low is 46.7°.
There are 45.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
Stat | Scotts Valley |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 68.6 |
Average Annual Low | 46.7 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 45.1 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 38.1 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Scotts Valley is 12,239. The population has increased 7.8% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 12,239 | 2.8% |
2021 | 11,900 | 0.1% |
2020 | 11,892 | 0.6% |
2019 | 11,824 | 0.4% |
2018 | 11,780 | 0.6% |
2017 | 11,711 | 0.8% |
2016 | 11,618 | 0.7% |
2015 | 11,532 | 0.5% |
2014 | 11,480 | 1.1% |
2013 | 11,351 | - |
75.4% White with 9,233 White residents.
0.8% African American with 94 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
7.5% Asian with 921 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 43 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 522 Two Or More residents.
11.7% Hispanic with 1,426 Hispanic residents.
Race | Scotts Valley | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 75.4% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
African American | 0.8% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 7.5% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 11.7% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Scotts Valley is 49.3% female with 6,037 female residents.
Scotts Valley is 50.7% male with 6,201 male residents.
Gender | Scotts Valley | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 49.3% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
Male | 50.7% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
2.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Scotts Valley completed doctorate degree.
Education | Scotts Valley | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 2.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 11.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.1% of households in Scotts Valley earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Scotts Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Scotts Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in Scotts Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.8% of households in Scotts Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.0% of households in Scotts Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Scotts Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Scotts Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.2% of households in Scotts Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
29.7% of households in Scotts Valley earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Scotts Valley | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 9.0% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 29.7% | 17.9% | 11.4% |