Living in Pajaro, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pajaro · Census data 2020–2024
Pajaro has 2,899 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $84,875 (14% lower than the California median), the median home value is $750,000, the median rent is $1,850/month.
Pajaro at a glance
- Population
- 2,899
- Median age
- 30.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $84,875State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $750,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,850/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Pajaro a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Pajaro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pajaro the median home value is $750,000, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,850 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,907 a month in housing costs.
Pajaro median household income
The median household income in Pajaro is $84,875 and the income per person is $19,919. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pajaro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 689
- Owner-occupied
- 31.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 4.02
Pajaro demographics
- Population
- 2,899
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 689
- Foreign-born
- 43%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pajaro ›
Education in Pajaro
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Pajaro have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pajaro
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Pajaro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pajaro | 2,899 | $84,875 | $750,000 | $1,850 |
| Watsonville | 51,712 | $78,393 | $686,000 | $1,889 |
| Las Lomas | 3,355 | $86,775 | $687,300 | $1,969 |
| Interlaken | 8,068 | $109,150 | $831,000 | $1,941 |
| Freedom | 3,172 | $93,750 | $755,300 | $1,621 |
| Pajaro Dunes | 143 | $112,500 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Amesti | 2,818 | $108,833 | $879,400 | $1,660 |
| La Selva Beach | 2,302 | $160,833 | $1,325,700 | $3,379 |
| Elkhorn | 1,664 | $126,964 | $811,200 | $2,000 |
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What is the median household income in Pajaro, CA?
The median household income in Pajaro is $84,875, 14% lower 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 Pajaro?
The median home value in Pajaro is $750,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pajaro?
The median gross rent in Pajaro is $1,850 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Pajaro, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in Pajaro?
The median age in Pajaro is 30.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pajaro?
The average commute to work in Pajaro is 29 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pajaro?
The unemployment rate in Pajaro is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pajaro?
4.8% of adults in Pajaro 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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