Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Cook House
Coffee Shop
Donut Station
Coffee Shop
Sea Side Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mr. Toots
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Ugly Mug
Coffee Shop
Zizzo
Coffee Shop
Bagelry
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chill Out Cafe
Coffee Shop
Verve Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cliff Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Perfectly Pressed
Coffee Shop
Cat & Cloud Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Pleasure Point Juices
Coffee Shop
Paula's
Coffee Shop
People's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Farm Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Capitola Historical Museum
Museum
Capitola Wharf
Attraction
Capitola Wharf
Attraction
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
Cinema
Campfire Center
Theatre Arts
Cabrillo College Gallery
Museum
Moe's Alley
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
S. S. Palo Alto
Attraction
Aptos History Museum
Museum
Ropes Course
Attraction
Aptos Cinemas
Cinema
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Theatre Arts
Rio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Tyrrell Park Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum
Giant Dipper
Attraction
Broadway Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Theme Park
Looff Carousel
Attraction
Market Street Theater
Theatre Arts
Undertow
Attraction
Sea Lion Watching
Attraction
Food and Drink (31) A+
Unknown Name
Alcohol
It's Wine Tyme
Bar
Margaritaville
Bar
Paradise Beach Grille
Bar
Fog Bank
Bar
Pizza My Heart
Fast Food
Cava
Bar
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Zelda's
Bar
Britannia Arms
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Village Host Pizza & Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
Bar
Beer Thirty
Bar
Unknown Name
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Pizza My Heart
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Yogurtland
Sweets
Togo's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Urban Sanctuary
Gym
Rocky's Fitness Center
Gym
Junebug's Gym
Gym
Pleasure Point Yoga
Gym
Korean Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Crossfit Amunddon
Gym
CrossFit UP
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Bodyworks
Gym
The Diversity Center
Community Centre
Santa Cruz Power Fitness
Gym
Market Street Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
Just Cake
Bakery
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Fish Lady
Seafood
Sunnyside Produce
Grocery Store
New Leaf Community Market
Grocery Store
Save-Mart
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Dunlaps Donuts
Bakery
AJ's Market
Grocery Store
Live Oak Super
Grocery Store
Entemann's
Bakery
El Rosal Bakery
Bakery
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Heather's Patisserie
Bakery
Aptos Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
H&H Fresh Fish
Seafood
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
New Leaf Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Staff of Life
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Old Riverview Historic District
Park
Soquel Creek Park
Park
Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District
Park
Noble Gulch Park
Park
Peery Park
Park
Esplanade Park
Park
Monterey Avenue Park Access
Park
Monterey Avenue Park
Park
Jade Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Soquel Lions Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Soquel Creek Linear Parkway
Park
Cortez Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Heart of Soquel Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Greenspace
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
The Farm Park and Community Center
Park
Coffee Lane Park
Park
Shops (40) A+
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Capitola Produce
Convenience Store
Oceania Imports
Clothing
Sea Level
Clothing
Carmel Bay Company
Gift Shop
WFO Apparel
Clothing
Woodworm Party Store
Discount Store
Kaleidoscope
Toys
Shell
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Gap
Clothing
RadioShack
Electronics
La Roux Salon
Beauty
Outdoor Supply Hardware
Home Improvement
Sears
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Unknown Name
Shoes
Ross
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Capitola Mall
Mall
Seconds for him
Clothing
Pretty Mama
Clothing
Pet Emporium
Pets
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Friends of the Capitola Branch Library Bookstore
Books
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Capitola.
Public Transit Stops (32)
Stops & Stations A+
Unknown Name
Transit Stop
Unknown Name
Transit Stop
Capitola Avenue & Bay Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 49th Avenue
Bus Stop
Bay Avenue & Capitola Avenue
Bus Stop
Stockton Avenue & Esplanade
Bus Stop
Stockton Avenue & Esplanade
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 47th Avenue
Bus Stop
Bay Avenue & Hill Street
Bus Stop
Hill Street & Crossroads Loop
Bus Stop
Capitola Avenue & Hill Street
Bus Stop
Capitola Avenue & Hill Street
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 44th Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 43rd Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Avenue & Gary Drive
Bus Stop
41st Avenue & Capitola Road
Bus Stop
41st Avenue & Clares Street
Bus Stop
1440 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Mall Lane 1
Bus Stop
41st Avenue & Gross Road
Bus Stop
1475 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
41st Avenue & Brommer Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Capitola is 181/100 - which is 30% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Capitola crime rates are 3,406 per 100k, which is 20% higher than California
Property Crime
3,139 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
267 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Capitola is $81,617 - which is 28% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$81,617 A-
Unemployment Rate
1.0% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Capitola Police
Police
Capitola Fire
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Coast Orthodontics
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Capitola Police Community Center
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Opal Cliffs Professional Building
Dentist
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Police
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
Hospital
Sutter Health
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Sheriff's Office
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Commercial Crossing Center
Clinic
Central Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Sheriff Substation
Police
Santa Cruz Healthcare Center
Doctor
Dominican Hospital
Hospital
Doctors on Duty
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District
Fire Station
East Cliff Family Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Capitola home prices are $712,000 - which is 74% higher than California
Home Price
$712,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
8.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Capitola graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (2) D-
New Brighton Middle
Opal Cliffs
Soquel Elementary
Main Street Elementary
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Live Oak Elementary
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Twin Lakes Christian School
Special Education Preschool
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Del Mar Elementary
Shoreline Middle
Green Acres Elementary
Mar Vista Elementary
Vhm Christian School
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
De Laveaga Elementary
Santa Cruz Childrens School
Gault Elementary
Branciforte Middle
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Valencia Elementary
Alternative Family Education
Midtown Montessori
High Schools (0) F
Soquel High
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Delta Charter
Cypress Charter High
Santa Cruz County Cypress Charter High
Harbor High
Merit Academy
Costanoa Continuation High
Ark Independent Studies
Alternative Family Education
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ratings A+

Capitola has an overall rating of 88% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Capitola Area Facts

  • Capitola has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Capitola crime rates are 20% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Capitola is 30% higher than the California average

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Living the Beach Life in Capitola 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I have made my home in Capitola for awhile now, and I couldn't imagine a better place to live. Capitola is a port city near Santa Cruz and has a busy boating community. It also has an artistic collection of bungalos near the beach area in warm, inviting colors.

Capitola was in ...Read More itially a beach resort and the city still is centered around its dock and beach areas. The cabins from the resort have been converted into personal residence and are very convenient to the downtown or local sandy beaches. This is a small city, where everyone knows each other.

Residents meet at the local coffee shop or on one of the cafes near the beach. It is possible to walk almost anywhere in Capitola and many residents walk to their local jobs. While Capitola is a smaller, bedroom community, next door is Santa Cruz with its artistic community and its famous Boardwalk.

To end the summer, each year Capitola holds the Begonia Festival, a family oriented event highlighted by local watercraft covered with flowers. Capitola has a number of parks, and these parks have events all year long. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Capitola? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Old Riverview Historic District
      Soquel Creek Park
      Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District
      Noble Gulch Park
      Peery Park
      Esplanade Park
      Monterey Avenue Park Access
      Monterey Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      Capitola Historical Museum
      Capitola Wharf
      Capitola Wharf
      CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
      Campfire Center
      Cabrillo College Gallery
      Moe's Alley
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      It's Wine Tyme
      Margaritaville
      Paradise Beach Grille
      Fog Bank
      Pizza My Heart
      Cava
      Unknown Name

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Capitola? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Capitola.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Capitola? The cost of living in Capitola is 181/100 - which is 30% higher than California.
      Capitola
      181

      81% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Capitola? Capitola crime rates are 3,406, which are 20% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,406 per 100k people

      47% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      47% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Capitola? The median income in Capitola is $81,617 which is 28% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $81,61748% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,06061% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      78% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Capitola a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      North Coast Orthodontics

      C+ Housing

      What are Capitola home prices? Capitola home prices are $712,000 - which is 74% higher than California
      Median home value
      $712,000285% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,932104% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Capitola have good schools? The Capitola graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Capitola a good place to live? Capitola has an overall rating of 88% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      2 total surveys

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