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Pescadero, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
478 Population 119/sq mi density
$1,843,800 Home Value $1,127,886 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
24 Violent Crime/100K 868 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
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: $1,127,886
Violent Crime
24/100K
94% below
868/100K property
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
317 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pescadero a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
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 $1,127,886. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Pescadero reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 868/100K.

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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population478
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$1,127,886
Housing Units126
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent24/100K
Property868/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain30.4 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.