Pajaro, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
2,480 Population
$82,083 Median Income
$638,400 Home Value
$1,882 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
30.5 yrs Median Age
8.0% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
3.5
Economy
2.3
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population2,480
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density2,667/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 15.4%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$82,083
Per Capita Income$21,016
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty Rate7.6%
County GDP$3,285M

Housing

2.3/5
Home Value (Census)$638,400
Median Rent$1,882
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Depression18.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul51° / 63°
Rain23 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+53.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute32 min
Work From Home17.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Pajaro Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$82,083
Home Value$638,400
Median Rent$1,882
Poverty Rate7.6%
Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
Unemployment8.8%
Avg Temperature57.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,480
Population Density2,667 per sq mi
Median Age30.5 years
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15.4% Black 2.5% Hispanic 1.5% Other 80.6%
White15.4%
Black or African American2.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races80.6%

Language

English Only15.9%
Spanish Speakers84.1%
English 15.9% Spanish 84.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.1%
Health Insurance72.9%

Income

9% above avg
Median Household Income$82,083
Per Capita Income$21,016
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,154
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$88,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate8.8%
Poverty Rate7.6%
Total Establishments (County)1,930
County GDP$3,285M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation113
Healthcare Facilities110
Retail Stores120
Manufacturing68
Total Establishments1,930

Industry Mix

Restaurants 113 Healthcare 110 Retail 120 Manufacturing 68

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$88,750
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,874

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.7 min
Work From Home17.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

126% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$638,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied38.1%

Rental Costs

62% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,882

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,874
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.23%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma9.6%
COPD6.2%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.2%
Physical Inactivity39.1%
Depression18.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)19.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage72.9%
Regular Checkup68.7%
Premature Death Rate6,316 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access83.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)110
Restaurants (County)113

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)18

Temperature

51°F Jan 63°F Jul
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Average57.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation22.7 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Land Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,667 per sq mi
Latitude36.9017°
Longitude-121.7417°
County FIPS06069

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.3%
D 54.9%

Democrat +12.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
High School+53.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,667 per sq mi
Land Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)18

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