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Capitola, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
9,813
Population
6,172/sq mi density
$96,412
Median Income
$60,609 per capita
$746,000
Home Value
$1,208,379 Zillow
$2,376
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
5,227 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,412 median income, 1.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$746,000 home value, $2,376/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$746,000
165% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,376/mo
104% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.3%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,166
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$746,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,208,379
Median Sale Price
$619,000
Median List Price
$1,298,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.3%
Owner-Occupied
49.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,376/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,148/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
52 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
15.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$678
Active Inventory
20
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
50.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $746,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,208,379 |
| Median Sale Price | $619,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,298,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $678 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,376 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,148 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 52 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 20 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $678 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,166 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |