In Santa Cruz, Arizona, the median home price is $282,899, compared with the Arizona median of $426,470; median household income is $55,217; the population is 48,926; schools rate 5.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 110.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Santa Cruz at a glance
Population
48,926
Median Household Income
$55,217
Typical Home Value
$282,899
School District Rating
5.0
Violent Crime Rate
110.0
Avg Commute Time
24.2
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has a population of 48,926. The median home value is $282,899, 34% below the Arizona median. Median household income is $55,217 (31% below the Arizona median). The most populated towns are Nogales and Patagonia.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Santa Cruz
2 towns, by population.
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Santa Cruz at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Santa Cruz?
- Santa Cruz has a population of 48,926 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Santa Cruz?
- The median home value in Santa Cruz is $282,899. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Santa Cruz?
- Median household income in Santa Cruz is $55,217 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Santa Cruz in?
- Santa Cruz is in Arizona.
- How many towns are in Santa Cruz?
- Santa Cruz contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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