At a Glance
Median Income
$88,044
$36,133 per capita
Home Value
$518,800
Zillow: $507,579
Median Rent
$1,226/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
14.2% smoking rate
How Pacific City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pacific City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pacific City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pacific City residents earn a median household income of $88,044 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,133. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pacific City is $518,800 , 84% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $507,579. Median rent is $1,226/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
24.7% of adults in Pacific City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pacific City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,638
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,044
Per Capita$36,133
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
B
Home Value$518,800
Rent$1,226
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$507,579
Housing Units1,689
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain79.7 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pacific City was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.