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Boulder Creek, CA

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Population
4,632
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
485 ft
Median Home Value
$849,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,907/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,156
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityLive Oak, California13 miles away · 16,911 residents.

About Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek is an unincorporated community in the Santa Cruz Mountains, set along the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County. Its history has several layers: Ohlone homeland, logging town, resort community, and later a counter-culture haven. Big Basin Redwoods State Park is nearby, and the San Lorenzo Valley Museum helps preserve the local story. The economy has shifted from timber and lime toward tourism, but Boulder Creek still feels wooded, independent, and mountain-town specific.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.4ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+98.7rating

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