Capitola is named one of California's best beach towns by USA Today, boasting 90 shops, restaurants, and lodgings along the sandy shore. Sunset magazine has also dubbed Capitola one of the top beach towns. This classic seaside village offers fishing and boating services, prime surfing, and an array of eateries, boutiques, and entertainment venues for visitors to enjoy. More about Capitola: https://www.burrowes.com/capitola/
Capitola, CA Housing Market & City Data
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5.0
Average City Rating
10,010
Population Estimate
$714,503
Median Home Value
98.8%
Employment Rate
34.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
Capitola City Reviews
Real experiences from people who call Capitola home.
5.0(2 Reviews)
Here is me on an average day working real estate in Capitola Village. SO Chill! Capitola is a Dream! You are just South of Santa Cruz with boutique shops, prime beaches, surfing and access to the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains. The vibe in Capitola is beachy. The weather is mild. Food is excellent and it has that small town charm.
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
Data as of September 2026
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
Median Price per SqFt$1,054
Median Listing Price$1,415,500
Median Days on Market56
Active Listings35
New Listings4
Total Listings (Active + Pending)41
Avg Listing Price$1,856,477
Avg Listing Price Change MoM3%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-11%
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
Family Size2.95
Family Dual Income48.3
Median Household Income$71,059
Median Individual Income$34,509
Home Ownership47.1%
Home Value$714,503
Median Rent$1,780
Rent Burden27.8%
Poverty15.9%
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED8.0%
- Highschool Education17.6%
- Some College40.1%
- Bachelors Degree20.0%
- Graduate Degree14.3%
- Total College or Above34.3%
- Stem Degree54.1%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male44.1%
- Female55.9%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married42.8%
- Divorced18.0%
- Never Married31.3%
- Widowed7.8%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
CityCapitola
State IDCA
Population10,010
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21.1% |
| 19–29 | 11.3% |
| 30–39 | 14.8% |
| 40–49 | 10.2% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 13.8% |
| 60–69 | 12.4% |
| 70–79 | 9.2% |
| 80+ | 7.3% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
Labor Force Participation61.3%
Unemployment Rate1.2%
Disabled17.0%
ETHNICITY
White85.0%
Black0.6%
Asian3.7%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other3.1%
Multiple6.8%
OTHER
Hispanic24.9%
Limited English0.9%
Health Uninsured7.5%
Veteran5.1%
Local Discussions
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Neighborhoods in Capitola, CA
Get to know neighborhoods in Capitola, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Capitola Shores ↗
- Median asking price
- $480,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 69
BNearby schools · estimated
6.8/10 · 5 schools
Villas Of Capitola ↗
- Median asking price
- $449,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 30
BNearby schools · estimated
6.8/10 · 5 schools
Capitola Knolls ↗
- Median asking price
- $557,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 24
BNearby schools · estimated
6.8/10 · 5 schools
Depot Hill ↗
- Median asking price
- $1,700,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 7
BNearby schools · estimated
6.8/10 · 5 schools
Capitola Greens ↗
- Median asking price
- $801,250
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 7
BNearby schools · estimated
6.8/10 · 5 schools
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
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.