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Aptos, California · ZIP 95003

Aptos — ZIP 95003

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Aptos (95003) scores 65/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.35M.

65OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$1.35M
Median rent$4,054/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.35M

Median Rent

$4,054/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 12 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,665

Violent Crime

863

Property Crime

3,802

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Santa Cruz County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Rio del Mar ElementaryKG–06393
55%
60%
Valencia ElementaryKG–06487
51%
60%
Aptos High09–121,274
36%
66%
Aptos Junior High07–08587
36%
48%
Mar Vista ElementaryKG–06270
36%
40%
Delta Charter09–12113
10%
30%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

24,708

Median Income

$148K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

48.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95003 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95003 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95003 is approximately $1.35M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95003 in Aptos has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.