Living in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley has 2,127 residents with a median age of 52.3. The median household income is $158,788 (60% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,185,000, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley at a glance
- Population
- 2,127
- Median age
- 52.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $158,788State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,185,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley the median home value is $1,185,000, 256% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,343 a month in housing costs.
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley median household income
The median household income in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is $158,788 and the income per person is $77,035. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 840
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.53
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley demographics
- Population
- 2,127
- Median age
- 52.3
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 33.5%
- Households
- 834
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley ›
Education in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 2,127 | $158,788 | $1,185,000 | $3,501 |
| La Selva Beach | 2,302 | $160,833 | $1,325,700 | $3,379 |
| Freedom | 3,172 | $93,750 | $755,300 | $1,621 |
| Rio del Mar | 9,201 | $159,929 | $1,338,100 | $3,407 |
| Amesti | 2,818 | $108,833 | $879,400 | $1,660 |
| Aptos | 6,404 | $134,048 | $1,093,300 | $2,059 |
| Corralitos | 1,884 | $171,113 | $2,000,001 | $2,218 |
| Day Valley | 3,579 | $155,000 | $1,279,300 | $1,669 |
| Watsonville | 51,712 | $78,393 | $686,000 | $1,889 |
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What is the median household income in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA?
The median household income in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is $158,788, 60% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
The median home value in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is $1,185,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
The median gross rent in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is $3,501 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
The median age in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is 52.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
The average commute to work in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is 28 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
The unemployment rate in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
43.7% of adults in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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