Santa Cruz County, California Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$111,093

Total Households

96,898

High Earners ($150k+)

36.9%

Very Low (<$20k)

9.0%

Santa Cruz County, California Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Santa Cruz County, California (2024).

Santa Cruz County, California Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k9.0%
Low $20k-34k7.0%
Lower Middle $35k-49k6.9%
Middle $50k-74k11.3%
Upper Middle $75k-149k29.0%
High $150k+36.9%



Household Income FAQs for Santa Cruz County, California

The median household income in Santa Cruz County, California is $111,093.

In recent years, the median household income in Santa Cruz County, California has increased by 70.2%.