San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Aptos, CA
$1,093,300Median home value
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About Aptos
Aptos is a coastal community in Santa Cruz County between Santa Cruz and Watsonville, known for Seacliff State Beach's concrete ship and the redwoods of Nisene Marks State Park. Aptos Village on Soquel Drive has the small-town commercial core. Housing mixes beach homes, village cottages, and hillside properties, with many Bay Area commuters and second homes.
Home prices in Aptos
The median home value in Aptos is $1,093,300.
Top places in Aptos
- Seacliff State Beach — beach with the concrete ship Palo Alto.
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park — 10,000-acre redwood park.
- Aptos Village — Soquel Drive shops and dining.
- Seascape Resort — golf, tennis, and dining at the resort village.
Commuting from Aptos
- No rail; Highway 1 is the main route, San Jose about 45 minutes north.
- Monterey is about 30 minutes south; Santa Cruz about 15 minutes west.
- San Jose International Airport is about 50 minutes north.
Aptos FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Aptos, CA?
The median home value in Aptos is $1,093,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Aptos, CA?
No rail; Highway 1 is the main route, San Jose about 45 minutes north.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.