Pajaro Dunes, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
103 Population 40/sq mi density
$2,000,001 Home Value $816,554 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pajaro Dunes, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $816,554
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Pajaro Dunes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pajaro Dunes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
709%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pajaro Dunes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pajaro Dunes is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $816,554. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

33.0% of adults in Pajaro Dunes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pajaro Dunes 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

Population103
Median Age70.5 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans33.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$59,380
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$816,554
Housing Units477
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation11 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband59.6%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pajaro Dunes was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.