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Atascadero, CA vs Capitola, CA

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- The median age of a home in Atascadero is 17.5% younger than the median age of a home in Capitola.
 Atascadero, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age40  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,195,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.119.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.6$11.0
 Homes Owned61.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Atascadero, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,150$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,590$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,900  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,920  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Atascadero, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Atascadero, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99922.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock32.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99911.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock21.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Atascadero, CACapitola, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.5%12.2%
Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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Reviews for Capitola    5 Reviews

Capitola is awesome, if you can afford it. Bring your wallet and lots of money in the  More

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Over 14 years ago

While expensive, Capitola offers great quality of life. Temperate climate, beautiful beaches and forests, a small town  More

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Considering the amount of crime throughout the world today, Capitola is exceptionally safe and livable. It is one of the few places anywhere where we feel free to allow  More

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