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Cost of living in Aptos summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Aptos. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Aptos is 198 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Aptos is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Aptos is $1,346,219.
The median income in Aptos is $134,048.
Aptos's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Aptos Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Aptos | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 115 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 393 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Aptos, CA Weather
The average high in Aptos is 68.6° and the average low is 46.7°.
There are 45.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Aptos |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Aptos Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Aptos
The current population in Aptos is 6,404. The population has increased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,404 | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 6,124 | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 6,614 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 6,372 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 6,245 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 6,387 | 10.2% |
| 2018 | 5,797 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,775 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 5,842 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 6,048 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 5,872 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 5,763 | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 6,317 | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 6,121 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 6,255 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Aptos
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Aptos is:
77.5% White with 4,960 White residents.
0.2% African American with 13 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 140 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 79 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 201 Two Or More residents.
15.8% Hispanic with 1,011 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Aptos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.8% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Aptos
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Aptos is 52.1% female with 3,334 female residents.
Aptos is 47.9% male with 3,070 male residents.
| Gender | Aptos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Aptos for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Aptos completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Aptos completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Aptos completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Aptos completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Aptos completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Aptos completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Aptos completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Aptos completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Aptos completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Aptos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Aptos, California
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3.5% of households in Aptos earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Aptos earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Aptos earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.2% of households in Aptos earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.6% of households in Aptos earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.1% of households in Aptos earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Aptos earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.1% of households in Aptos earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.9% of households in Aptos earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.2% of households in Aptos earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Aptos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
