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Westside Santa Cruz Neighborhood Guide & Homes

Westside Santa Cruz is one of the city’s most desirable coastal neighborhoods, known for its surf culture, walkability, and modern beach homes.
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Westside Santa Cruz luxury homes combine contemporary coastal design with one of the area’s most active beach lifestyles.

 

From ocean-view properties near Natural Bridges to modern homes close to local shops, breweries, and surf breaks, the neighborhood attracts buyers seeking relaxed, upscale living by the coast.

Overview for Westside, CA

715 people live in Westside, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $93,438. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

715

Total Population

34 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$93,438

Average individual Income

Around Westside, CA

There's plenty to do around Westside, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

52
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
85
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
27
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lifeaid Beverage Company, Hillcrest Winery, and Bruxofoodtruck.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.28 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.54 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.57 miles 4 reviews 4/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.62 miles 68 reviews 4.4/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.62 miles 2 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.63 miles 1 review 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Westside, CA

Westside has 390 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Westside do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 715 people call Westside home. The population density is 8,786 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

715

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34 years

Median Age

45 / 55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
390

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$93,438

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools Servicing Westside, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Westside. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Westside Santa Cruz Gondola cars pass above the Santa Cruz beach and Boardwalk at sunset.

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