At a Glance
Median Income
$82,083
$21,016 per capita
Home Value
$638,400
Zillow: $816,554
Median Rent
$1,882/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
53.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pajaro a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 15.7% (336% 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.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,480
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density2,667/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born42.5%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$82,083
Per Capita$21,016
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
C
Home Value$638,400
Rent$1,882
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$816,554
Housing Units522
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+53.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute32 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Pajaro was built in 1973.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
42.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.