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Day Valley, CA

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Population
3,579
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,332 ft
Median Home Value
$1,279,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$155,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Day Valley in context.

OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityLive Oak, California7.4 miles away · 16,911 residents.

About Day Valley

Day Valley is a small census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, southeast of Aptos and near the foothill side of the Monterey Bay region. The community is mostly residential, so the useful context is geographic: wooded roads, nearby creeks, larger lots, and access to both coastal Santa Cruz County and inland commuter routes. Day Valley feels quieter and more rural-suburban than the beach towns nearby, with everyday life tied to Aptos, Watsonville, and the broader Santa Cruz area.

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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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