Aptos

Aptos

With a population of 6,412 people and six constituent neighborhoods, Aptos is the 481st largest community.

Welcome to Aptos, CA

Aptos is the 481st largest community in California
 
Aptos is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of California. With a population of 6,412 people and six constituent neighborhoods, Aptos is the 481st largest community in California. Aptos is a decidedly white-collar town, with 86.83% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average.
 
Overall, Aptos is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Aptos who work in management occupations (15.47%), healthcare (9.56%), and sales jobs (8.51%). Because of many things, Aptos is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Aptos a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Aptos has a high rate of owner-occupied single-family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community.
 
Finally, Aptos’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Aptos, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.26 minutes every day commuting to work.

Overview for Aptos, CA

10,130 people live in Aptos, where the median age is 52.2 and the average individual income is $60,602.13. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,130

Total Population

52.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$60,602.13

Average individual Income

Around Aptos, CA

There's plenty to do around Aptos, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

2
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
13
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ser Winery Tasting Room, Patrick James, and Rose Blossom Nursery School.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.04 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.19 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.78 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.56 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.81 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.51 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Aptos, CA

Aptos has 3,961 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Aptos do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,130 people call Aptos home. The population density is 439.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,130

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

52.2

Median Age

46.21 / 53.79%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,961

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$60,602.13

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Aptos, CA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Aptos. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
Mar Vista Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Twin Lakes Christian School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Aptos Junior High
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
4/5
Valencia Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5

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