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Capitola, California

city · Santa Cruz County

At a glance

9,689
Population
$783,000
Median home value (all homes)
158% above U.S. median
$1,240,866
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,512/mo
Median rent
86% above U.S. median
$102,976
Median household income
31% above U.S. median
23.4 min
Average commute
94.5%
Homes with broadband
38.24%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 148 — 48% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing176% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities15% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost25% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates91.6%
College graduates47.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Capitola Community Development
Capitola Community Development is the City of Capitola's Community and Economic Development department; the page includes a directory of staff and contact information for various city departments, including community services and recreation, planning, and public works. It serves Capitola, CA.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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