Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
27%
Capitola
Capitola, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,539
Population
11,287
Renter Mix
51% Rent
Delight in the many charms of this vibrant beach town
Coastal
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Quaint
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Picturesque
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Beachfront
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Vibrant
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Charming
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Historic
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Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Cruz Mountains, Capitola is a quaint beach town filled with natural beauty and attractions. Several distinct residential neighborhoods and a vibrant commercial district, Capitola Village, characterize the area, providing residents and visitors with a dual sense of calm and excitement.
In addition to gorgeous beaches and waterfront activities, Capitola residents and visitors enjoy access to community events such as the annual Capitola Art and Wine Festival, the annual Begonia Festival, and concerts in Esplanade Park. Retail opportunities in Capitola vary from charming boutiques to national stores located in Santa Cruz County’s only indoor mall. Close proximity to Nisene Marks State Park and Big Basin Redwoods State Park offer additional options for outdoor adventure near Capitola as well. Big-city amenities aren’t too far from Capitola either, with San Jose just 35 miles away and San Francisco about 75 miles away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,629
Average: $119,977
Education
4,505
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,898
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Capitola has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Capitola, CA is $2,289 for a studio, $2,539 for one bedroom, $3,414 for two bedrooms, and $5,332 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Capitola has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,539/month
596 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Capitola, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
42 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
585 Students
Public
Grades K-8
42 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New Brighton State Beach
- Twin Lakes State Beach
- Seacliff State Beach
- Arana Gulch
- DeLaveaga Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Monterey Regional
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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.