Living in Pacific Grove, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pacific Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Pacific Grove has 14,951 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $106,065 (7% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,190,400, the median rent is $2,455/month.
Pacific Grove at a glance
- Population
- 14,951
- Median age
- 51.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $106,065State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,190,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,455/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Pacific Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the California median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Pacific Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pacific Grove the median home value is $1,190,400, 258% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,455 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,558 a month in housing costs.
Pacific Grove median household income
The median household income in Pacific Grove is $106,065 and the income per person is $67,896. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pacific Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,286
- Owner-occupied
- 50.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.6%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.08
Pacific Grove demographics
- Population
- 14,951
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.6%
- Households
- 6,992
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pacific Grove ›
Education in Pacific Grove
59.6% of adults 25 and older in Pacific Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 31.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pacific Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Pacific Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Grove | 14,951 | $106,065 | $1,190,400 | $2,455 |
| Monterey | 29,613 | $102,846 | $1,076,300 | $2,353 |
| Del Monte Forest | 3,613 | $142,763 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Sand City | 404 | $77,917 | $1,080,400 | $2,316 |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 3,162 | $129,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,707 |
| Del Rey Oaks | 1,570 | $134,500 | $835,800 | $3,298 |
| Seaside | 31,814 | $85,311 | $787,100 | $2,409 |
| Marina | 22,563 | $95,955 | $818,700 | $2,101 |
| Carmel Valley Village | 4,785 | $156,161 | $1,275,500 | $2,211 |
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What is the median household income in Pacific Grove, CA?
The median household income in Pacific Grove is $106,065, 7% higher than 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 Pacific Grove?
The median home value in Pacific Grove is $1,190,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pacific Grove?
The median gross rent in Pacific Grove is $2,455 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Pacific Grove, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the California median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pacific Grove?
The median age in Pacific Grove is 51.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pacific Grove?
The average commute to work in Pacific Grove is 22 minutes; 21.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pacific Grove?
The unemployment rate in Pacific Grove is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pacific Grove?
59.6% of adults in Pacific Grove 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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