Depot Hill, Capitola, CA
Depot Hill — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Depot Hill, Capitola, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Depot Hill Neighborhood Overview
Depot Hill is a neighborhood in the coastal city of Capitola, California. The housing market here is firmly in the luxury tier, with a median home value of $878,200. The average home size is approximately 1,100 square feet, indicating a premium is placed on location over sheer size. The neighborhood has a balanced mix of owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 46.7% and a renter-occupied rate of 53.3%.
The local real estate market is predominantly driven by conventional financing, with 185 conventional loan originations significantly outpacing other types like FHA (5) and VA (2) loans, reflecting the high-value property transactions. Renters face a median gross rent of $2,191 per month. The median household income in Depot Hill is $91,771, which supports the costs associated with this desirable coastal community.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 4 neighborhoods in Capitola.
Depot Hill Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $878K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $92K |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.6% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 95010 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 192 |
| VA Loan Originations | 2 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.0% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $575K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 185 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 5 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Depot Hill, Capitola
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Depot Hill
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-01