Living in Live Oak, CA | Guide

Welcome to Live Oak

Live Oak is a growing community in Santa Cruz County, California. The neighborhood offers a variety of local amenities, including great eateries, unique coffee shops, and a weekly farmer's market. Residents enjoy recreational opportunities such as the Chanticleer Park Pump Track and proximity to the Delaveaga Golf Course. The area is also home to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and provides easy access to local shops.

About the Neighborhood

Growing Community
Great Local Eateries
Chanticleer Park Pump Track
Close to Delaveaga Golf Course
Unique Coffee Shops
Weekly Farmer's Market
Easy Access to Shops
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Things to do in Live Oak

Play

Moe's Alley

Sip

Coffeetopia

Dine

El Jardin Restaurant

Overview for Live Oak, CA

16,866 people live in Live Oak, where the median age is 41.3 and the average individual income is $56,885. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,866

Total Population

41.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$56,885

Average individual Income

Around Live Oak, CA

There's plenty to do around Live Oak, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

63

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

93

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

37

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Three Waves Coffee, Tacos831, and Game Vault.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Three Waves Coffee page on Yelp Search 511 41st Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.97 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tacos831 page on Yelp	Dining	1.66 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Game Vault page on Yelp Search 1855 41st Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	1.02 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chi Kinetics page on Yelp Search 205 Twelfth Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.83 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Balanced Health & Fitness page on Yelp Search 4245 Capitola Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.29 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Body Shop Fitness Studio page on Yelp Search 4641 Soquel Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.26 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Santa Cruz High Performance Tennis Academy page on Yelp Search 1 Chaminade Ln on Google Maps	Active	0.94 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dance Santa Cruz / Avila Dance Instruction page on Yelp Search 1344 Pacific Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.65 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Monarch Pilates page on Yelp Search 4125 Portola Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.76 miles	27 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CrossFit UP page on Yelp Search 2724 Soquel Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.49 miles	18 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the California Ocean Adventures page on Yelp Search 1720 Commercial Way on Google Maps	Active	0.12 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West Fitness Santa Cruz page on Yelp Search 3065 Carriker Ln on Google Maps	Active	0.67 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pleasure Point Pilates page on Yelp Search 22602 E Cliff Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.9 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SugarSmith page on Yelp Search 1527 Commercial Way on Google Maps	Beauty	0.18 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pure Beauty Esthetics page on Yelp Search 349 Gault St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.43 miles	45 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Idlewild Tattoo Parlour page on Yelp Search 16 Camp Evers Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	4.72 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Santa Cruz Bodywork page on Yelp Search 740 Front St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.56 miles	55 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tamar Leffert CMT page on Yelp	Beauty	1.8 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Industry Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 601 Capitola Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.6 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Intuitive Beauty Spa page on Yelp Search 2825 Porter St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.26 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cruz Cuts & Colors page on Yelp Search 90 Sears Circle on Google Maps	Beauty	2.51 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Studio Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 716 Capitola Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.6 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kelly Jo Makeup & Hair page on Yelp	Beauty	2.91 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ILLUM Nail Arts page on Yelp Search 6896 Soquel Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.62 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Live Oak, CA

Population Households Employment

Live Oak has 6,500 households, with an average household size of 2.47. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Live Oak do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,866 people call Live Oak home. The population density is 5,201.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,866

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.3

Median Age

46.78 / 53.22%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

6,500

Total Households

2.47

Average Household Size

$56,885

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Live Oak, CA

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Live Oak. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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