Potential dealbreaker: Aptos, California
Aptos, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
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Aptos, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 6,220 | 1,024,027 |
| Elevation | 108 ft(33 m) | 56 ft(17 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $1,292,940 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $3,884 | N/A |
| Median Income | $105,375 | N/A |
| Rent Burden | 44% | N/A |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr | 250 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 68°F | 56°F |
| Comfort Score | 95/100Excellent | 83/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 17°F | 19°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 30"(76 cm) | 37"(94 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 1"(3 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 35 (Avg)0 days > 100 | AQI 33 (Avg)0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 50 | N/A |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 6.1/10 | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 30%Cable: 96% | Growing Broadband (moderate) |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 47.7 years | N/A |
| College Educated | 45% | N/A |
| Remote Workers | 13% | N/A |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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