Pescadero, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
478 Population 119/sq mi density
$1,843,800 Home Value $1,125,197 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Pescadero, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$1,843,800
554% above
Zillow: $1,125,197
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
59.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
14% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Pescadero Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
654%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pescadero a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pescadero is $1,843,800 , 554% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,125,197. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

26.7% of adults in Pescadero hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 59.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pescadero has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population478
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born40.8%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$52,680
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

Home Value$1,843,800
Rent
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$1,125,197
Housing Units126
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity27.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking8.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation95 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+59.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Pescadero was built in 1991.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
40.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.