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Capitola is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, with a population of approximately 9,938.

Population9,938
Median Home Value$746,000
Median Income$96,412
Area1.59 sq mi

How Capitola Ranks

#1
Lowest Property Taxesin Santa Cruz County
0.71%
#1
Best Fiscal Healthin Santa Cruz County
57 / 100

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NewsAPR 13, 2026

One person arrested after hourslong oceanside standoff with Capitola police

One person arrested after hourslong oceanside standoff with Capitola police Santa Cruz Sentinel

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NewsMAR 10, 2026

1 killed in downtown Capitola fire that burned apartment complex, restaurants

1 killed in downtown Capitola fire that burned apartment complex, restaurants SFGATE

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NewsNOV 14, 2025

Capitola police chief confirms state law violations amid Flock license plate reader fallout

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