At a Glance
Median Income
$96,412
$60,609 per capita
Home Value
$746,000
Zillow: $1,208,379
Median Rent
$2,376/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
5,227/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Capitola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Capitola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Capitola a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Capitola residents earn a median household income of $96,412 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,609. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Capitola is $746,000 , 165% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,208,379. Median rent is $2,376/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Capitola reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,227/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.6% of adults in Capitola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Capitola has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population9,813
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density6,172/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,412
Per Capita$60,609
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
C
Home Value$746,000
Rent$2,376
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$1,208,379
Housing Units5,166
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property5,227/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault208/100K
Burglary525/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation47 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Capitola was founded in 1949.
The median home in Capitola was built in 1974.
25.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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