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Pajaro, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
Pajaro, CA
At a Glance
How Pajaro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pajaro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pajaro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pajaro residents earn a median household income of $82,083 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,016. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pajaro is $638,400 , 126% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $816,554. Median rent is $1,882/month, with 34.5% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Pajaro reports 502 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,821/100K.
Education
8.0% of adults in Pajaro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 53.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pajaro has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.