At a Glance
Median Income
$106,442
$42,602 per capita
Home Value
$760,200
Zillow: $932,883
Median Rent
$1,711/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.7% smoking rate
How Prunedale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prunedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prunedale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prunedale residents earn a median household income of $106,442 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,602. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prunedale is $760,200 , 170% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $932,883. Median rent is $1,711/month, with 30.4% 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 1976.
Education
22.2% of adults in Prunedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prunedale has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,286
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.3%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,442
Per Capita$42,602
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
C+
Home Value$760,200
Rent$1,711
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$932,883
Housing Units5,846
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation281 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Prunedale was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
22.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.