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Amesti, CA

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California.

Population

2,818

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

960

ZIP codes

0

Amesti and its ZIP codes

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Amesti at a glance

  • Amesti is about 3.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $108,833 a year, 10% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $879,400 (20% above California) and median rent is $1,660 a month.

Local data for Amesti, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Amesti, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$108,833

Poverty rate

13.4%

Median home value

$879,400

Median rent

$1,660/mo

Homeownership

80.7%

Bachelor's or higher

20.4%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

39.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,361), Italian Americans (252), Irish Americans (234).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Amesti.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,123

104,438 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$93,580

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.8B

FY 2026, $6,663 per person

Santa Cruz County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Amesti, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.7%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home13.4%

Average one-way commute: 39.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Amesti, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

659

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

2,095

2.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

72° / 40°F

22.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Amesti, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.8%

U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

15.1%

U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts

Cities near Amesti

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FreedomCensus-designated place1.5 mi1.1
InterlakenCensus-designated place2.2 mi9.8
Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place2.6 mi9.3
CorralitosCensus-designated place2.7 mi8.9
WatsonvilleCity2.8 mi6.8
La Selva BeachCensus-designated place3.6 mi5.3
PajaroCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.9
Rio del MarCensus-designated place5 mi3
Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place6.1 mi2.6
AptosCensus-designated place6.4 mi6.6
Las LomasCensus-designated place6.7 mi1
Day ValleyCensus-designated place6.7 mi18.5
SeacliffCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.7
AromasCensus-designated place9.5 mi4.7
SoquelCensus-designated place9.5 mi4.6
CapitolaCity9.7 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Amesti, CA in?
Amesti is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Amesti, CA?
About 2,818 people live in Amesti, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Amesti?
Nearby places include Freedom (1.5 mi), Interlaken (2.2 mi), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (2.6 mi), Corralitos (2.7 mi), Watsonville (2.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023