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Capitola, CA

Capitola, CA.

Population: 8,707 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Capitola, CA is $1.24M — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $965,000 after a median 106 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,331/month. 2 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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$1.24M

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

106

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.24M
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+15.5%
10-year appreciation
+69.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.31M
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
$965,000
Median list price
$950,000
Median price per sqft
$625
Median days on market
106 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,331/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
New Brighton Middle, Opal Cliffs

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
FEMA flood zone
A09
Flood risk level
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) (6.7 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
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.3 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
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
681
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,561
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,174

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (54 mi)
National parks include
Pinnacles National Park, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Monterey Bay Academy Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, DOMINICAN HOSPITAL, SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ
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 (4.7 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
1,974
Housing built before 1970
40.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,920
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

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

CapitolaState medianUS median
Median home value$1.24M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$965,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market106 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,331/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,920$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 Capitola, CA?
$1.24M.
What is the median sale price in Capitola, CA?
$965,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Capitola, CA?
Median days on market: 106 days.
What is typical rent in Capitola, CA?
Typical rent: $3,331/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Capitola, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, heatWave.
Is Capitola, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A09.
What is the wildfire risk in Capitola, 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 Capitola, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Capitola, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Capitola, CA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Capitola, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Capitola, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Capitola, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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