Appreciation Statistics
Average Appreciation Index for Single Family Homes in Santa Cruz County
Statistics taken from The Santa Cruz Association of Realtors
| Year | Number of Sales | Appreciation | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 2496 | 16.00% | $74,998 |
| 1980 | 2407 | 50.00% | $113,803 |
| 1981 | 1711 | 0.60% | $114,460 |
| 1982 | 1021 | 2.50% | $117,924 |
| 1983 | 1631 | 0.00% | $117,968 |
| 1984 | 1874 | 8.30% | $127,735 |
| 1985 | 2108 | 5.50% | $134,735 |
| 1986 | 2086 | 13.90% | $153,476 |
| 1987 | 2153 | 12.00% | $171,966 |
| 1988 | 2266 | 17.60% | $202,272 |
| 1989 | 1981 | 26.20% | $255,209 |
| 1990 | 1492 | 1.50% | $259,145 |
| 1991 | 1350 | 1.70% | $263,564 |
| 1992 | 1186 | -3.50% | $254,781 |
| 1993 | 1596 | -1.50% | $250,928 |
| 1994 | 1871 | -2.70% | $244,247 |
| 1995 | 1520 | 1.40% | $247,659 |
| 1996 | 1793 | 1.00% | $250,148 |
| 1997 | 2167 | 11.60% | $279,163 |
| 1998 | 2679 | 20.00% | $335,569 |
| 1999 | 2384 | 17.80% | $395,178 |
| 2000 | 2422 | 32.60% | $523,923 |
| 2001 | 1784 | 7.10% | $561,201 |
| 2002 | 2290 | 1.00% | $565,142 |
| 2003 | 2355 | 8.00% | $610,100 |
| 2004 | 2588 | 12.80% | $688,443 |
| 2005 | 2243 | 21.30% | $835,034 |
| 2006 | 1905 | -0.60% | $830,273 |
| 2007 | 1472 | 3.04% | $855,531 |
| 2008 | 1388 | -21% | $678,486 |
| 2009 | 1682 | -19.50% | $546,042 |