Branciforte Creek, Santa Cruz

Is Branciforte Creek a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe24

Medium11

Low43

Other208

43 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape6

Child involved37

Assault6

Other2

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled vehicle partially blocking the number two lane of northbound Highway 17 near Scotts Valley Drive. The car is described as an older dark-colored Toyota Corolla.	Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies requested that Scotts Valley police check for any recent reckless driving reports involving a similar vehicle about ten minutes before a reported crash near Mount Hermon Road and Lockewood Lane in Scotts Valley. Scotts Valley police reported no matching prior calls.	Mt Hermon Rd & Lockewood Ln, Scotts Valley, CA 95066	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders attended a psychiatric or mental health call near Highway 9 at the Quality Inn, involving Medic 13, Battalion 2203, and Rescue 2266.	Hwy 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue near Whispering Pines Drive in Scotts Valley. An engine and medic units were assigned to the call.	Whispering Pines Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call on a Metro bus pulled over near Scotts Valley Drive and Granite Creek Road. Medic 7 was assigned to the patient.	Granite Creek Rd & Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical facility near Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley for a possible stroke patient.	Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fire alarm at Santa Cruz Gardens in Santa Cruz, with Engine 62 dispatched and later reported available.	Winkle Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Willowbrook Drive for a person who fell in the parking lot of Willowbrook Assisted Living. Rescue units responded to the scene.	Willowbrook Dr, Ben Lomond, CA 95005	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a reported vehicle accident near Pine Drive and Elm in Felton, but it was later clarified to be a wires hazard involving a U-Haul truck with no confirmed collision, and the response was reduced to a single engine or rescue unit.	Pine Dr, Felton, CA 95018	Other Incidents
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve a fall near the main road at Roaring Camp.	Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$1,362,639

Average Rent

$5,066

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Branciforte Creek Overview

Branciforte Creek is a rural neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA, with a median home price of $1,362,639 and average rent of $5,066, both above state averages.

The housing stock consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with a vacancy rate of 6.7%.

RuralWealthyEstablished HomesRetiree-Friendly

Quick Facts

Rural Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Branciforte Creek features mostly owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes and small apartments.

Housing Age (1970-1999)	Majority of homes

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, offering established residences.

Most residential real estate is owner occupied, indicating residential stability.

Families & Lifestyle

Branciforte Creek is wealthy with a notable retiree-friendly environment and high work-from-home rates.

Retiree-Friendly — The neighborhood is peaceful, safe, and popular among educated seniors and families alike.

Work From Home Rate	32.7%
Bicycle Commuting	5.4%

Demographics

Executive/Professional Share	63.1%
Income Level	Top 15% in U.S.
Child Poverty Rate	23.5%
British Ancestry	4.1%
Portuguese Ancestry	2.3%
English Language	87.7%
Spanish Language	6.1%

Commute

Many residents have short commutes, with a high rate of driving alone, biking, and working from home.

Branciforte Creek offers a mix of short commutes, high work-from-home, and biking rates.

High Work From Home — 32.7% of residents work from home, well above national averages.

Active Commuting — 5.4% commute by bicycle, among the highest nationally.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	56.1%
Bicycle Commute Rate	5.4%
Work From Home Rate	32.7%

Homes for sale near 95066

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,890,000

4 bd | 3 ba | 3,197 sqft

2500 Nelson Rd

Scotts Valley, CA, 95066