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The housing market in Santa Cruz, CA is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Santa Cruz, CA was $1.2M last month, an increase of 1.5% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Santa Cruz, CA is $942, an increase of 14.3% since last year. In February 2025:
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Many homes receive multiple offers, with some buyers waiving contingencies. On average, homes sell for approximately the listing price and are pending within about 30 days. In-demand properties can sell for roughly 3% above the list price and go pending in around 12 days.
Where are people moving to Santa Cruz from? Nationwide, 3% of homebuyers looked to relocate to Santa Cruz from outside metropolitan areas. Among them, Knoxville homebuyers showed the most interest in moving to Santa Cruz, followed by those from Honolulu and Santa Barbara.
Where are people from Santa Cruz moving to? 77% of homebuyers in Santa Cruz looked to remain within the Santa Cruz metropolitan area. The most sought-after destination for these buyers was Sacramento, followed by Los Angeles and Miami.
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