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Crime in Capitola summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Capitola. Key points include:
There were 298 total crimes in Capitola in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Capitola is 3,150.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Capitola is 243.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Capitola is 2,907.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Capitola is 48.66% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Capitola Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Capitola / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 298 | 3,150.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 243.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 63.4 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 126.9 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 275 | 2,907.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 148.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 247 | 2,611.3 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 148.0 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Capitola summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Capitola. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Capitola is 185 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Capitola is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Capitola is $1,233,201.
The median income in Capitola is $102,976.
Capitola's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Capitola Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Capitola | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 335 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Capitola, CA Weather
The average high in Capitola 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 | Capitola |
|---|---|
| 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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Capitola Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Capitola
The current population in Capitola is 9,689. The population has decreased 1.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,689 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 9,813 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 9,921 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 10,041 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 10,090 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 10,121 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 10,135 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 10,158 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 10,109 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 10,077 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 10,043 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 9,982 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 9,914 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 9,864 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 9,801 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Capitola
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Capitola is:
63.5% White with 6,154 White residents.
1.1% African American with 105 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
3.8% Asian with 366 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 464 Two Or More residents.
26.5% Hispanic with 2,571 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Capitola | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Capitola
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Capitola is 48.3% female with 4,675 female residents.
Capitola is 51.7% male with 5,014 male residents.
| Gender | Capitola | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Capitola for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Capitola completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Capitola completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Capitola completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Capitola completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Capitola completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Capitola completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Capitola completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Capitola completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Capitola completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Capitola | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Capitola, California
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4.2% of households in Capitola earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Capitola earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Capitola earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.1% of households in Capitola earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.6% of households in Capitola earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.0% of households in Capitola earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.7% of households in Capitola earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Capitola earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in Capitola earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.7% of households in Capitola earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Capitola | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
