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Aptos, CA is a small town located in Santa Cruz County, California, with a population of around 6,220 according to the US Census. Despite its size, Aptos has consistently been highly ranked in many categories based on rankings from BestPlaces.net. Aptos has an overall score of 80 out of 100 when considering cost of living, crime rate, taxes, education and housing. In terms of education specifically, Aptos ranks very high at 97 out of 100 thanks to its excellent school system and strong community support for the schools. Additionally, employment opportunities in Aptos are also rated quite highly with an 81 out of 100 rating due to its thriving business environment and location near larger cities like San Jose and San Francisco. Finally, the area's natural beauty and access to nature make it a desirable place to live with a score of 79 out of 100 for amenities. Overall these rankings demonstrate that Aptos is an excellent choice for those looking for a safe community with great educational opportunities and access to recreational activities or work opportunities nearby.

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#41 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#124 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 8 years ago

I have owned a home in Aptos for 10 years and cannot thing of anywhere else I would rather live. I have lived in San Diego, Orange County, Half Moon Bay, and other  More

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Over 9 years ago

Well, Aptos is in Santa Cruz County, California. I love the entire county of Santa Cruz. The weather is fantastic. We have both the beautiful Monterey Bay with lots  More

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Over 13 years ago

We've lived in Aptos/Rio Del Mar for many years and it's a very lovely, peaceful village far from the rat race . The views of the ocean are stunning and the shopping in  More

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