Population
Santa Cruz
60,953
Horizon West
62,152
Median Income
Santa Cruz
$111,427
Horizon West
$123,586
Home Value
Santa Cruz
$1,180,100
Horizon West
$498,700
Rent
Santa Cruz
$2,302
Horizon West
$2,236
Crime Rate
Santa Cruz
6.13
Horizon West
N/A
Cost of Living
Santa Cruz
225.2
Horizon West
185.5
Avg Temp
Santa Cruz
N/A
Horizon West
N/A
Unemployment
Santa Cruz
6.3%
Horizon West
3.0%
How Similar Are Santa Cruz & Horizon West?
Horizon West is Santa Cruz's #24 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Santa Cruz
60,953
Horizon West
62,152
Both cities have similar populations — Santa Cruz at 60,953 and Horizon West at 62,152.
Political Leaning
Santa Cruz
20.9%
Horizon West
42.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Horizon West has a stronger Democratic lean (51% difference).
Unemployment
Santa Cruz
6.3%
Horizon West
3.0%
Santa Cruz's unemployment is significantly higher than Horizon West's — 52% difference.
Median Income
Santa Cruz
$111,427
Horizon West
$123,586
Both cities have similar median income — just a 10% difference.
Home Values
Santa Cruz
$1,180,100
Horizon West
$498,700
Santa Cruz's home values is significantly higher than Horizon West's — 58% difference.
Education
Santa Cruz
33.5%
Horizon West
37.2%
Both cities have similar education — just a 10% difference.
Demographics
Santa Cruz
65.8%
Horizon West
61.8%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Santa Cruz
225.2
Horizon West
185.5
Santa Cruz has a 18% higher cost of living than Horizon West.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Santa Cruz and Horizon West share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Horizon West
Horizon West leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Horizon West leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHorizon West has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,972 vs $4,214 in Santa Cruz (114% lower). Horizon West has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,731 vs $3,298 in Santa Cruz (91% lower). Horizon West scores 248.0 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 375.1 in Santa Cruz.
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Housing Market — Horizon West leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSanta Cruz has a median home value of $1,180,100 vs $498,700 in Horizon West (137% higher). Horizon West has a median property tax of $4,679 vs $6,609 in Santa Cruz (41% lower). Horizon West has a owner-occupied of 69.0% compared to 47.7% in Santa Cruz.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Horizon West leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHorizon West has a poverty rate of 6.8% compared to 17.6% in Santa Cruz. Horizon West has a unemployment rate of 3.0% compared to 6.3% in Santa Cruz. Horizon West has a work from home of 28.0% compared to 19.3% in Santa Cruz.
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Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Horizon West leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHorizon West has a high school diploma or higher of 44.1% compared to 39.5% in Santa Cruz. Horizon West has a bachelor's degree or higher of 37.2% compared to 33.5% in Santa Cruz.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHorizon West has a population of 62,152, about 1x the size of Santa Cruz (60,953). Santa Cruz skews younger with a median age of 30.7 vs 35.6.
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Santa Cruz
Horizon West
Healthcare — Santa Cruz leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareSanta Cruz: 3.0 vs Horizon West: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Santa Cruz leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSanta Cruz has a bicycle of 5.2% compared to 0.1% in Horizon West. Santa Cruz has a public transit of 4.8% compared to 0.6% in Horizon West. Horizon West has a work from home of 28.0% compared to 19.3% in Santa Cruz.
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