Lead Paint Risk in Santa Cruz, CA

66.3%Pre-1978 Housing

15,774Pre-1978 Units

23,778Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Santa Cruz Compares

Santa Cruz

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California

56.7%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Santa Cruz Residents

Santa Cruz has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (66.3%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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