Median home value in zip code 95065 (Santa Cruz, CA) is $1,320,685, up 1.1% year over year. Part of the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metropolitan area.

Home Value$1,320,685

YoY Change

+1.1%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$264,137 on $1,320,685

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Out of reach121.8% of income

Need $326,143/yr to afford.

PITI$7,610

P/I121.8%

Afford$304K

Gap-$1.02M

P&I $6,678Tax $781Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + CA ins. 28% per HUD.

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