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Real experiences from people who call Aptos home.
Aptos is a small coastal town in Santa Cruz County with a population of 6,372. Living in Aptos offers residents a quiet suburban atmosphere, as most own their homes. The town has many coffee shops and parks. Aptos attracts young professionals and has residents with moderate political views. The public schools are highly rated. About Aptos and neighborhoods: https://www.burrowes.com/aptos/
Aptos is stunning! Pictured here is on the Ocean side. This area is called "Rio Del Mar." Aptos is teaming with things to do including the 4th of July's Shortest Parade! Lol, it's a blast. The food is amazing wineries abound. Check out the new Venus Pie Trap on the Esplanade and go for a hike in the redwoods. It's 45mins? Depending on traffic to Silicon Valley where many folks work and you get all the beauty and half the tourist traffic of Santa Cruz! 10 out of 10.
Key insights about the community
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18.4% |
| 19–29 | 11.3% |
| 30–39 | 10.4% |
| 40–49 | 7.7% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 20.1% |
| 60–69 | 16.8% |
| 70–79 | 10.9% |
| 80+ | 4.4% |
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6.7/10 · 3 schools
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6/10 · 3 schools
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6.3/10 · 8 schools
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6.8/10 · 5 schools
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Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.
