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Corralitos, CA

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California.

Population

1,884

Land area

8.9sq mi

People per sq mi

212

ZIP codes

0

Corralitos and its ZIP codes

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Corralitos at a glance

  • The median household income is $171,113, 73% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $2,218 a month.

Local data for Corralitos, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Corralitos, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$171,113

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$2,000,000+

Median rent

$2,218/mo

Homeownership

79.6%

Bachelor's or higher

40.7%

Median age

56.0

Average commute

21.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (729), German Americans (158), Irish Americans (126).

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 Corralitos.

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

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

  • Drove alone78.4%
  • Carpooled0.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
  • Worked from home14.9%

Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Corralitos, 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 Corralitos, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.2%

U.S. 33.3% -7.1 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

10.3%

U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Corralitos

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AmestiCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.9
Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place3.4 mi9.3
InterlakenCensus-designated place3.8 mi9.8
FreedomCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.1
Day ValleyCensus-designated place4.7 mi18.5
La Selva BeachCensus-designated place5.4 mi5.3
Rio del MarCensus-designated place5.5 mi3
WatsonvilleCity5.5 mi6.8
AptosCensus-designated place5.5 mi6.6
PajaroCensus-designated place7 mi0.9
SeacliffCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.7
Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place8.7 mi2.6
SoquelCensus-designated place8.7 mi4.6
CapitolaCity9.3 mi1.6
Las LomasCensus-designated place9.3 mi1
Pleasure PointCensus-designated place10 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Corralitos, CA in?
Corralitos is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Corralitos, CA?
About 1,884 people live in Corralitos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Corralitos?
Nearby places include Amesti (2.7 mi), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (3.4 mi), Interlaken (3.8 mi), Freedom (3.9 mi), Day Valley (4.7 mi).

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