Living in Pacheco, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pacheco · Census data 2020–2024
Pacheco has 4,325 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $101,210 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $343,300, the median rent is $1,828/month.
Pacheco at a glance
- Population
- 4,325
- Median age
- 42.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $101,210State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $343,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,828/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Pacheco a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pacheco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pacheco the median home value is $343,300, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,828 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,349 a month in housing costs.
Pacheco median household income
The median household income in Pacheco is $101,210 and the income per person is $44,351. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pacheco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,625
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.70
Pacheco demographics
- Population
- 4,325
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 1,603
- Foreign-born
- 24.1%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pacheco ›
Education in Pacheco
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Pacheco have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pacheco
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Pacheco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacheco | 4,325 | $101,210 | $343,300 | $1,828 |
| Vine Hill | 3,540 | $115,313 | $631,900 | $2,460 |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,235 | $145,029 | $1,077,100 | $2,533 |
| Martinez | 36,903 | $127,355 | $859,800 | $2,353 |
| Mountain View | 2,418 | $94,046 | $590,100 | $2,018 |
| Clyde | 653 | $134,050 | $649,200 | $1,404 |
| Reliez Valley | 3,173 | $249,864 | $1,740,200 | $3,501 |
| Concord | 124,035 | $108,709 | $797,600 | $2,274 |
| Alhambra Valley | 979 | $206,063 | $1,249,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pacheco, CA?
The median household income in Pacheco is $101,210, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pacheco?
The median home value in Pacheco is $343,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pacheco?
The median gross rent in Pacheco is $1,828 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Pacheco, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Pacheco?
The median age in Pacheco is 42.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pacheco?
The average commute to work in Pacheco is 25 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pacheco?
The unemployment rate in Pacheco is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pacheco?
22.8% of adults in Pacheco have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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