Living in Pacifica, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pacifica · Census data 2020–2024
Pacifica has 37,261 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $160,523 (62% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,249,800, the median rent is $3,098/month.
Pacifica at a glance
- Population
- 37,261
- Median age
- 44.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $160,523State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,249,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,098/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pacifica a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pacifica
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pacifica the median home value is $1,249,800, 276% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,098 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,850 a month in housing costs.
Pacifica median household income
The median household income in Pacifica is $160,523 and the income per person is $73,854. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pacifica: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,665
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.66
Pacifica demographics
- Population
- 37,261
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 13,915
- Foreign-born
- 22.1%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pacifica ›
Education in Pacifica
48.9% of adults 25 and older in Pacifica have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pacifica
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Pacifica vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica | 37,261 | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $3,098 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| Montara | 2,917 | $233,826 | $1,580,700 | $3,032 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Colma | 1,636 | $148,295 | $1,062,000 | $2,303 |
| Broadmoor | 4,586 | $167,396 | $1,254,600 | $3,501 |
| El Granada | 5,232 | $213,347 | $1,424,700 | — |
| Moss Beach | 2,683 | $99,680 | $1,123,100 | — |
| Daly City | 101,964 | $123,547 | $1,115,000 | $2,551 |
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What is the median household income in Pacifica, CA?
The median household income in Pacifica is $160,523, 62% 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 Pacifica?
The median home value in Pacifica is $1,249,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pacifica?
The median gross rent in Pacifica is $3,098 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Pacifica, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pacifica?
The median age in Pacifica is 44.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pacifica?
The average commute to work in Pacifica is 27 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pacifica?
The unemployment rate in Pacifica is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pacifica?
48.9% of adults in Pacifica 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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