Summary
Get ready for some sticker shock: Santa Cruz has just been named the least affordable small city in the entire US. This report highlights the extreme housing challenges facing residents.
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Impact analysis
Basically, your wallet is going to feel the pinch even more as housing costs continue to skyrocket.
Landlords and developers are probably doing just fine, but for everyone else, it's a struggle.
Pretty much everyone trying to live here, especially renters and low-to-middle income families.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Proposed Scotts Valley affordable housing project faces community backlash at informational meeting
Proposed Scotts Valley affordable housing project faces community backlash at informational meeting Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz’s population decline has widened. Low-wage jobs and high housing costs are reasons why.
Santa Cruz’s population decline has widened. Low-wage jobs and high housing costs are reasons why. Lookout Santa Cruz
5 takeaways on Santa Cruz County housing production
5 takeaways on Santa Cruz County housing production Santa Cruz Local
Santa Cruz is California’s least-affordable housing market. Are high-rises a solution?
Santa Cruz is California’s least-affordable housing market. Are high-rises a solution? Los Angeles Times
Santa Cruz called ‘least affordable’ small city in nation
Santa Cruz called ‘least affordable’ small city in nation Santa Cruz Local
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