Aptos is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of California. With a population of 6,664 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Aptos is the 478th largest community in California.

Aptos home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but Aptos real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Aptos has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Aptos telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.02% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because there are quite a few people attending college in Aptos, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Aptos provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.

Aptos is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

If knowledge is power, Aptos is a pretty powerful place. 51.72% of the adults in Aptos have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Aptos in 2022 was $62,960, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $251,840 for a family of four.

Aptos is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Aptos home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Aptos residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Aptos also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 18.90% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Aptos include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Portuguese.

The most common language spoken in Aptos is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.