San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Live Oak, CA
$1,015,200Median home value
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About Live Oak
Live Oak is a coastal community in Santa Cruz County between Santa Cruz and Capitola, with about 16,900 residents in beach cottages, mid-century homes, and newer townhomes. Twin Lakes State Beach and the Santa Cruz Harbor anchor its shoreline. It is the county's most populous unincorporated community, with a laid-back surf-town mix.
Home prices in Live Oak
The median home value in Live Oak is $1,015,200.
Top places in Live Oak
- Twin Lakes State Beach — beach at the harbor mouth.
- Santa Cruz Harbor — marina with restaurants, adjacent.
- Capitola Village — colorful beach village, adjacent to the east.
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk — amusement park, about 10 minutes west.
Commuting from Live Oak
- No rail; Highway 1 is the main route, San Jose about 45 minutes north.
- Santa Cruz Metro buses serve the area.
- San Jose International Airport is about 50 minutes north.
Live Oak FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Live Oak, CA?
The median home value in Live Oak is $1,015,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Live Oak, CA?
No rail; Highway 1 is the main route, San Jose about 45 minutes north.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.