Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
29%
Aptos
Aptos, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,709
Population
6,374
Renter Mix
24% Rent
From the redwoods to the sea
Ocean
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Beach
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Coast
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Forest
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Redwoods
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Outdoor Activities
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Overlooking Monterey Bay and home to the gorgeous Seacliff State Beach, Aptos provides amazing ocean views -- or the forest if you prefer, bordered on northeast side by the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. This redwood forest begins at sea level and extends into the coastal mountains, providing 30 miles of hiking trails. The park is also terrific for camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
At the other side of Aptos, Seacliff State Beach is perfect for surfing, beachcombing, swimming, and fishing. It also features a fishing pier with an unusual feature -- a concrete ship named the SS Palo Alto, a WWI ship that was built toward the end of the war -- too late for use. It was towed to its current location and allowed to sink where it now serves as an artificial reef. Aptos is located about seven miles east of Santa Cruz and roughly one hour south of San Jose.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,366
Average: $156,338
Education
2,762
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,274
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Aptos has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Aptos, CA is $1,507 for a studio, $1,709 for one bedroom, $2,378 for two bedrooms, and $3,277 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aptos has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,709/month
568 Sq Ft
House
$4,735/month
1,622 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
Public
Grades K-5
270 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
587 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,274 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
113 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
- Seacliff State Beach
- New Brighton State Beach
- Arana Gulch
- DeLaveaga Park
Airports
- Monterey Regional
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.