San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA
$1,185,000Median home value
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About Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is a rural residential area in Santa Cruz County's hills above Aptos, with about 2,100 residents on acreage properties among redwoods and meadows. It is quiet and semi-remote, with no commercial center. Residents use Aptos Village and the Highway 1 corridor for daily needs.


Home prices in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
The median home value in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is $1,185,000.
Top places in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park — redwood trails, adjacent.
- Aptos Village — shops and dining, about 10 minutes west.
- Seacliff State Beach — ocean beach, about 15 minutes west.
- Freedom — nearby community services, about 10 minutes east.
Commuting from Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
- No rail; Highway 1 via Freedom Boulevard is about 10 minutes, San Jose about 45 minutes north.
- Santa Cruz is about 20 minutes west.
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA?
The median home value in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is $1,185,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA?
No rail; Highway 1 via Freedom Boulevard is about 10 minutes, San Jose about 45 minutes north.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.