Capitola, Santa Cruz County, CA

Median Home Price Price

$1,187,381 $1.2M

Median Monthly Rent Rent

$2,901 $2.9K

34.0x

Market Snapshot

Capitola, Santa Cruz County, CA is a city market with a median home price of $1,187,381, a median monthly rent of $2,901, a GRM of 34.0x, and a price-to-rent ratio of 34.1.

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Capitola, CA
Soquel, CA
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Median rent
$2,901
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Median price
$1,187,381
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YoY change
+$45
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Price-to-rent
34.1x
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Key takeaways

  • Capitola, Santa Cruz County, CA has a higher-grm screening profile: At 34.0x GRM, current rent may provide less support for the purchase price.
  • Higher GRM is not automatically negative; it may reflect appreciation expectations, scarcity, or lifestyle premium.
  • Rent momentum is positive, with median rent up about $45 year over year.
  • Next discovery step: compare Soquel, Santa Cruz County, CA from the Same county set.