At a Glance
Median Income
$156,819
$69,917 per capita
Home Value
$1,211,700
Zillow: $1,255,193
Median Rent
$3,080/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
1,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
8.4% smoking rate
How Pacifica Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pacifica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pacifica a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pacifica residents earn a median household income of $156,819 , which is 109% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,917. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pacifica is $1,211,700 , 330% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,255,193. Median rent is $3,080/month, with 32.3% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Pacifica reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,317/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Pacifica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pacifica has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population37,527
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density2,983/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.9%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,819
Per Capita$69,917
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$1,211,700
Rent$3,080
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$1,255,193
Housing Units14,371
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property1,317/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary42/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation482 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Pacifica was built in 1966.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
21.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.