At a Glance
Median Income
$34,710
$43,860 per capita
Home Value
$117,400
Zillow: $286,955
Median Rent
$775/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
937/100K
4,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Capitola residents earn a median household income of $34,710 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,860. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,134 business establishments, including 735 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Capitola is $117,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,955. Median rent is $775/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Capitola reports 937 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 147% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,841/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Capitola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Capitola has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,710
Per Capita$43,860
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,400
Rent$775
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$286,955
Housing Units167
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent937/100K
Property4,841/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Capitola was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 735 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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