Pine Canyon, CA

Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,538 Population 760/sq mi density
$106,284 Median Income $29,112 per capita
$372,400 Home Value $516,924 Zillow
$1,686 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$106,284 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$372,400 home value, $1,686/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Canyon, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,284
41% above
$29,112 per capita
Home Value
$372,400
32% above
Zillow: $516,924
Median Rent
$1,686/mo
45% above
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Pine Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
141%
Home Value
132%
Rent
145%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Canyon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pine Canyon residents earn a median household income of $106,284 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,112. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,844 business establishments, including 1,118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pine Canyon is $372,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,924. Median rent is $1,686/month, with 31.9% 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 1979.

Education

21.4% of adults in Pine Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pine Canyon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,538
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born27.3%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,284
Per Capita$29,112
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

A+
Home Value$372,400
Rent$1,686
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$516,924
Housing Units750
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.1%
Premature Death6,114/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation519 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Pine Canyon was built in 1979.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
27.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.