Pacific Grove, CA

Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,003 Population 5,228/sq mi density
$105,568 Median Income $66,784 per capita
$1,129,400 Home Value $1,364,030 Zillow
$2,384 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
143 Violent Crime/100K 915 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$105,568 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,129,400 home value, $2,384/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pacific Grove, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,568
40% above
$66,784 per capita
Home Value
$1,129,400
301% above
Zillow: $1,364,030
Median Rent
$2,384/mo
105% above
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
62% below
915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.5%
74% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Pacific Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pacific Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
140%
Home Value
401%
Rent
205%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
174%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pacific Grove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pacific Grove residents earn a median household income of $105,568 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,784. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,844 business establishments, including 1,118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pacific Grove is $1,129,400 , 301% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,364,030. Median rent is $2,384/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Pacific Grove reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 915/100K.

Education

58.5% of adults in Pacific Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pacific Grove has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population15,003
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density5,228/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,568
Per Capita$66,784
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

F
Home Value$1,129,400
Rent$2,384
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$1,364,030
Housing Units8,334
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

F
Violent143/100K
Property915/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,114/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation175 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries28

Did You Know?

Pacific Grove was founded in 1875.
The median home in Pacific Grove was built in 1958.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.