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Aptos, CA

Aptos, CA.

Population: 24,951 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Aptos, CA is $1.35M — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $850,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,924/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.35M

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.35M
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
10-year appreciation
+59.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.49M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$850,000
Median list price
$915,000
Median price per sqft
$552
1-year sale-price change
-15.0%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
117
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,924/mo
1-year rent change
+11.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Pajaro Valley Unified, Santa Cruz City High
Schools include
Aptos High, Aptos Junior High, Mar Vista Elementary, Rio del Mar Elementary, Valencia Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Watkins-Johnson Co. (Stewart Division Plant) (8.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
300
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
233
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,956
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,754

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (53 mi)
National parks include
Pinnacles National Park, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,763 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.0%
Median annual property tax
$7,826
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,542
Average weekly wage
$1,194
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
143

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AptosState medianUS median
Median home value$1.35M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$850,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,924/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,826$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Aptos, CA?
$1.35M.
What is the median sale price in Aptos, CA?
$850,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Aptos, CA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Aptos, CA?
Typical rent: $3,924/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Aptos, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Aptos, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Aptos, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Aptos, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Aptos, CA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Aptos, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Aptos, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Aptos, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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