Pacific Grove, CA

Pacific Grove, CA

At a Glance

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)

Is Pacific Grove a Good Place to Live?

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 3.0% (17% below 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 $1,369,799. 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 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,083/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

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