Santa Cruz County is located in the state of California. With an area of 607 square miles, Santa Cruz County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 25,560 inhabitants. Santa Cruz County's population density of urban makes it one of the least predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Santa Cruz, with a population of 92,697.

Santa Cruz County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Santa Cruz County residents is $56,457, putting the region in in the top fifth of all counties in California. In keeping with this, the average house price in Santa Cruz County is $354,305, well above the state average of $244,863.    Continued below...