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Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Palos Verdes Estates, CA
At a Glance
How Palos Verdes Estates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palos Verdes Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palos Verdes Estates a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palos Verdes Estates residents earn a median household income of $247,500 , which is 229% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $142,117. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palos Verdes Estates is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,698,391. Median rent is $3,331/month, with 51.0% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Palos Verdes Estates reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 657/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
78.5% of adults in Palos Verdes Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (133% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palos Verdes Estates has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.