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Capitola, CA vs Los Gatos, CA

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- The median age of a home in Capitola is 8.5% younger than the median age of a home in Los Gatos.
 Capitola, CALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$2,313,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.105.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned42.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Capitola, CALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,950$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,290  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,400  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,010$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,720  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Capitola, CALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Capitola, CALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99914.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock19.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9998.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock46.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Capitola, CALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock25.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock10.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Capitola    5 Reviews
Suzi · Capitola, CA
Capitola is safe, tranquil and expensive
Over 4 years ago

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

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Eric · Capitola, CA
A great place to live!
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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Bev · Soquel, CA
A quaint and charming village and a world class be
Over 17 years ago

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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Reviews for Los Gatos    6 Reviews
RW · Los Gatos, CA
Great place to live
Over 14 years ago

Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable  More

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joe · San Jose, CA
Los Gatos
Over 16 years ago

Progressive &  More

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Catherine · Los Gatos, CA
Cost of Living
Over 17 years ago

Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in  More

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