Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Carlos
Coffee Shop
Kiss Cafe
Coffee Shop
Soul Sweets The Dessert House
Coffee Shop
Erik's DeliCafe
Coffee Shop
Cruise Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Made To Order drive thru
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cat
Coffee Shop
Solid Rock Cafe
Coffee Shop
Surf City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Canteen
Coffee Shop
Mountain Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
The White Raven
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
CineLux Scotts Valley Cinemas
Cinema
City of Scotts Valley Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Prime Time Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Zip Tower and Climbing Wall
Attraction
High Ropes
Attraction
Mini Bikes Activity Area
Attraction
Redwood Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Redwood Canopy Tours
Attraction
Campfire Center
Theatre Arts
Sequoia Aerial Adventure
Attraction
Historic Center
Museum
Victory Circle
Theatre Arts
Mystery Spot
Attraction
Roaring Camp Railroads
Attraction
Bigfoot Museum
Museum
Ropes Course
Attraction
Food and Drink (20) C+
The Original Ferrell's Donuts
Fast Food
Yogizmo
Fast Food
Next door
Bar
Taqueria Los Gallos
Fast Food
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Malone's Grille
Bar
Pure Valley Water
Beverages
Village Bottle Shoppe
Alcohol
House of Bagels
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Redwood Sandwich
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
17 Business (northbound)
Fast Food
Clos Tita Winery
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Cutesy Cupcakes
Sweets
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Frontier Bob's
Sweets
The Fountain
Sweets
Poetic Cellars
Alcohol
Heart O' the Mountain
Alcohol
Fitness (3) F
Perfect Union
Gym
Perfect Union
Gym
SOL Hot Yoga
Gym
Felton Community Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Scotts Valley Market
Grocery Store
Nob Hill
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Felton Nutrition
Health Food
Safeway
Grocery Store
Felton Donuts and Pastries
Bakery
Wild Roots Market
Grocery Store
Casalegno's
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
MacDorsa Park
Park
Scotts Valley holding 2
Park
Scotts Valley holding 4
Park
Glenwood Meadows
Park
Siltanen Community Park
Park
Scotts Valley Holding 6
Park
Skypark
Park
Skypark
Park
Hocus Pocus Park
Park
Mission Springs Camps & Conference Center
Park
Camp Evers Fishing Park
Park
Torrey Oaks Linear Park
Park
West Glenwood Preserve
Park
Scotts Valley holding 1
Park
Hidden Glen Property Owners Association
Park
Scotts Valley holding 5
Park
Hidden Glen Stables (private)
Park
Michael Gray Field Park
Park
Felton Covered Bridge Park
Park
Covered Bridge Equestrian Center
Park
Santa Vida RV Park
Park
Felton Deck
Park
Quail Hollow Ranch Park
Park
Pasatiempo
Park
Shaffer Park (private)
Park
Shops (35) A-
Encore Resale Boutique
Clothing
Scarborough Lumber
Home Improvement
Angles Salon Hair Design & Skin Studio
Hairdresser
The Nail Spa
Beauty
Drew's Used Tools
Home Improvement
Central Home Supply
Home Improvement
Skin Essence Day Spa
Beauty
Pinnacle 365
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
idealhair
Hairdresser
Cali Style
Clothing
Treasures Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Fancy Nails
Beauty
Cookie's Cutters
Hairdresser
Charles Barber Shoppe
Hairdresser
Paper Moon Beauty
Beauty
Scotts Valley Cycle Sport
Bicycle
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Flower Outlet
Florist
Zinnia's
Gift Shop
faust salon & spa
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Little People's Store
Clothing
Tanner's Cove
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Scotts Valley.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations A+
Scotts Valley Drive & El Pueblo Road
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Frapwell Circle
Bus Stop
5030 Scotts Valley Drive
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Johnston Way
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Willis Road
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Dunslee Way
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Victor Square
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Dunslee Way
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Victor Square
Bus Stop
5437 Scotts Valley Drive
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Granite Creek Road
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Granite Creek Road
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Disc Drive
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Civic Center Drive
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Oak Creek Boulevard
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Terrace View Drive
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Blake Lane
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Quien Sabe Road
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Bean Creek Road
Bus Stop
Scotts Valley Drive & Bean Creek Road
Bus Stop
Mount Hermon Road & Kings Village Road
Bus Stop
219 Mount Hermon Road
Bus Stop
Mount Hermon Road & Whispering Pines Drive
Bus Stop
253 Mount Hermon Road
Bus Stop
274 Mount Hermon Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Scotts Valley is 193/100 - which is 38% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B-

Scotts Valley crime rates are 1,664 per 100k, which is 41% lower than California
Property Crime
1,386 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
279 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Scotts Valley is $103,783 - which is 63% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$103,783 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Scotts Valley Center
Clinic
Scotts Valley Fire Protection District #1 Erba Lane
Fire Station
Dr. Ebrahimian, DDS
Dentist
Scotts Valley Fire Protection District #2 Glen Canyon
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Scotts Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
John A Stevens DDS
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nurses Staton
Doctor
Zayante Fire Protection District, Station 1
Fire Station
Branciforte Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Branciforte Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Cal Fire (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) CZU Felton Headquarters
Fire Station
Cal FIre CZU Station 38 - Paradise Park
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C

Scotts Valley home prices are $811,900 - which is 98% higher than California
Home Price
$811,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
7.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Scotts Valley graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Baymonte Christian School
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Scotts Valley Middle
Vine Hill Elementary
Happy Valley Elementary
Brook Knoll Elementary
St Lawrence Academy
Slvusd Charter
Ludlow Preschool
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
San Lorenzo Valley Middle
High Schools (3) F
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Scotts Valley High
Merit Academy
Slvusd Charter
San Lorenzo Valley High
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ratings D

Scotts Valley has an overall rating of 54% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B-
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Scotts Valley Area Facts

  • Scotts Valley has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Scotts Valley crime rates are 41% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Scotts Valley is 38% higher than the California average

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I wish I could rate it lower 1 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 16, 2019) Scotts valley is to much of an expensive place to live. Not to mention the lack of full time jobs around. Probably 75% of people I know work over in San Jose and have to drive 40 minuets there and back for work. The average rent is 2,000$, they need to make it around 600-800$ a m ...Read More onth, and more family homes around 200,000$. We have a few homes that are around that price but not enough. The cops here are some of the worst cops I’ve ever seen. The community here is also terrible. Not to mention there is literally nothing to do in Scotts Valley. It’s a terrible place to raise your kids. There is no night life, I don’t even think there is a single bar in the area. Read Less
Cops target tourist 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 08, 2018) Watch out for the local police across the street from the RV park! We were pulled over turning out of the Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort for tinted windows by a cop in training... ruined our weekend. Have fun. Beautiful area. ...Read More Read Less
I love Calling Scotts Valley, California Home! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Scotts Valley, California is a fabulous place to call home! We have the best of both worlds living close to the Santa Cruz Mountains with San Jose south of us and Santa Cruz north! There's beautiful scenery to see here and it's a truly unique and original place to set down roots. ...Read More

My favorite place to visit is the gravity hill called the Mystery Spot. We also have the Redwoods State Park for camping and hiking, and a great lake for fishing! There are other fun things to do here too such as golfing and the Roaring Camp Railroads!

The Redwood Sandwich Company is one of my all time favorite eateries, but I also like to enjoy some authentic Indian cuisine at Ambrosia India Bistro. There are specialty shops aplenty especially for souvenirs and t-shirts in the downtown area which also has lots of little mom and pop cafes with traditional American food.

Jobs are growing here especially in the tourist industry. Hotels, tours, and tourist attractions are always looking for new help since Scotts Valley is not only a great place to live but also to visit! Read Less
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I love Calling Scotts Valley, California Home! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Scotts Valley, California is a fabulous place to call home! We have the best of both worlds living close to the Santa Cruz Mountains with San Jose south of us and Santa Cruz north! There's beautiful scenery to see here and it's a truly unique and original place to set down roots. ...Read More

My favorite place to visit is the gravity hill called the Mystery Spot. We also have the Redwoods State Park for camping and hiking, and a great lake for fishing! There are other fun things to do here too such as golfing and the Roaring Camp Railroads!

The Redwood Sandwich Company is one of my all time favorite eateries, but I also like to enjoy some authentic Indian cuisine at Ambrosia India Bistro. There are specialty shops aplenty especially for souvenirs and t-shirts in the downtown area which also has lots of little mom and pop cafes with traditional American food.

Jobs are growing here especially in the tourist industry. Hotels, tours, and tourist attractions are always looking for new help since Scotts Valley is not only a great place to live but also to visit! Read Less

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Scotts Valley? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      MacDorsa Park
      Scotts Valley holding 2
      Scotts Valley holding 4
      Glenwood Meadows
      Siltanen Community Park
      Scotts Valley Holding 6
      Skypark
      Skypark

      Entertainment

      CineLux Scotts Valley Cinemas
      City of Scotts Valley Cultural Arts Center
      Prime Time Amphitheatre
      Zip Tower and Climbing Wall
      High Ropes
      Mini Bikes Activity Area
      Redwood Amphitheater
      Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      The Original Ferrell's Donuts
      Yogizmo
      Next door
      Taqueria Los Gallos
      Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
      Carl's Jr.
      Jack in the Box
      Malone's Grille

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Scotts Valley? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Scotts Valley.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Scotts Valley? The cost of living in Scotts Valley is 193/100 - which is 38% higher than California.
      Scotts Valley
      193

      93% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Scotts Valley? Scotts Valley crime rates are 1,664, which are 41% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,664 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Scotts Valley? The median income in Scotts Valley is $103,783 which is 63% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $103,78388% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,25389% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Scotts Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Scotts Valley home prices? Scotts Valley home prices are $811,900 - which is 98% higher than California
      Median home value
      $811,900340% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,945105% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Scotts Valley have good schools? The Scotts Valley graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      41% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Scotts Valley a good place to live? Scotts Valley has an overall rating of 54% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      47%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      8 total surveys

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