California · Metropolitan Area
Aptos is a small city in California with a population of 6,124. Residents earn $135,349 per year, which is 80% above the national average.
Based on current data, Aptos receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Aptos stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Aptos is $135,349, which is significantly higher than the national average — 80% above $75,149. This places Aptos among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Aptos is $1,098,200, making it a premium housing market at 290% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,826 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Aptos is a highly educated community — 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Aptos enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 79.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.3% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $135,349 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,896 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,154 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,750 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,930 |
| County GDP | $3,285M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,874 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.72% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |
| Census Median | $1,098,200 |
| 290% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,313,194 |
| Median List Price | $1,799,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $729 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,826 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,970 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,874 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.72% |
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,316/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.6 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 931/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9912°N, 121.8935°W |
| County FIPS | 06069 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.3% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 931/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 120 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |