Top Real Estate Agents in Boulder Creek, California
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Boulder Creek Real Estate Market Intelligence
Boulder Creek is a community in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, primarily served by the 95006 ZIP code. The local housing market is characterized by a median home value of $721,900, with homes averaging 1,225 square feet. The market is predominantly owner-occupied, with a homeownership rate of 77.7%, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 22.3% where the median gross rent is $2,266 per month. The area's strong median household income of $137,552 supports a mortgage market where conventional loans are the standard. Out of 670 total HMDA loan originations, conventional loans accounted for 606. Government-backed lending plays a smaller role, with 48 FHA originations and 16 VA loan originations recorded. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 2 neighborhoods in Boulder Creek.
| Market Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $721,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,266/mo |
| Median Household Income | $137,552 |
| Population | 5,000 |
| Avg. Days on Market | 62 |
| Price per Sq Ft | $525 |
| Average Home Size | 1,225 sq ft |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.3% |
| Rent-to-Income Ratio | 28.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.0% |
| Year-over-Year Change | +4.0% |
| Inventory Level | Low |
| Market Type | Balanced |
Data Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022) — data.census.gov
- California Department of Real Estate (DRE) License Database — https://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
History
Founded as lumber town in 1870s.
Named for the boulder-strewn creek.
Resort destination in early 1900s.
Counter-culture community in 1960s-70s.
Life in Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek has an eclectic character mixing tech workers, artists, and longtime mountain folk. The community maintains alternative roots while accommodating commuters who trade longer drives for forest living.
Buyer Profile
Tech workers seeking nature escape. Artists and remote workers. Families wanting forest lifestyle. Those rebuilding after CZU fire impacts.
Market Trends
Median around $700,000-850,000. 50-75 days on market. Recovery from 2020 CZU fire impacts.
Local Insider Tip
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, accessible from Boulder Creek, contains the epicenter of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, now a peaceful hiking destination.
Why People Move to Boulder Creek
Redwood Setting: Forested mountain community.
Silicon Valley Access: Highway 9 commute.
State Parks: Big Basin and Castle Rock nearby.
Counter-Culture Heritage: Alternative community.
Index of 2 Boulder Creek Neighborhoods Served
Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.
Data Sources
| Source | What It Provides | Link |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 | Median income, home values, homeownership rates, demographics | data.census.gov |
| HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) | Mortgage originations, VA/FHA/conventional loan mix | ffiec.cfpb.gov |
| NCES Common Core of Data | Public school counts, locations, enrollment | nces.ed.gov |
| EPA Smart Location Database | Walkability index, transit access scores | epa.gov |
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