At a Glance
Median Income
$102,976
$36,503 per capita
Home Value
$437,400
Zillow: $545,355
Median Rent
$1,722/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
11.5% smoking rate
How Pacific Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pacific's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pacific a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pacific residents earn a median household income of $102,976 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,503. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pacific is $437,400 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,355. Median rent is $1,722/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Pacific reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Pacific hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pacific has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population7,064
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density2,919/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.8%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,976
Per Capita$36,503
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$437,400
Rent$1,722
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$545,355
Housing Units2,549
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation71 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Pacific was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
22.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.