At a Glance
Median Income
$90,938
$36,142 per capita
Home Value
$265,000
Zillow: $889,752
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
68.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
13.5% smoking rate
How Pala Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pala's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pala a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pala residents earn a median household income of $90,938 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,142. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pala is $265,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $889,752. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 27.9% 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 1986.
Education
6.1% of adults in Pala hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
68.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pala has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population924
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born21.9%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,938
Per Capita$36,142
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,000
Rent$1,235
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$889,752
Housing Units343
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation398 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+68.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Pala was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
21.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.