Living in Pasatiempo, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pasatiempo · Census data 2020–2024

Pasatiempo has 610 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $215,469 (117% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,627,800.

Pasatiempo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pasatiempo at a glance

Population
610
Median age
45.3State: 37.9
Median household income
$215,469State: $99,122
Median home value
$1,627,800State: $734,700
Homeowners
92%
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.8%
Average commute
39 min

Is Pasatiempo a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 117% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 1.8%.

Cons: Home values 122% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Pasatiempo

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pasatiempo the median home value is $1,627,800, 389% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pasatiempo$1,627,800
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Pasatiempo median household income

The median household income in Pasatiempo is $215,469 and the income per person is $83,838. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Pasatiempo$215,469
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Pasatiempo: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
213
Owner-occupied
92%
Renter-occupied
8%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1964
Average household size
2.86

Pasatiempo demographics

Population
610
Median age
45.3
Under 18
32.1%
65 and older
36.7%
Households
213
Foreign-born
5.2%
Veterans
8.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.4%
Black0%
Asian2.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pasatiempo ›

Education in Pasatiempo

77.8% of adults 25 and older in Pasatiempo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 35.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pasatiempo77.8%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pasatiempo

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.6%
Average commute
39 minState: 29 min
Work from home
50.3%
Drive alone
39%
Public transit
10.7%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Pasatiempo vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pasatiempo610$215,469$1,627,800—
Paradise Park470$54,500——
Santa Cruz61,607$115,475$1,209,000$2,452
Live Oak16,911$103,674$1,015,200$2,421
Twin Lakes5,073$90,087$959,100$2,344
Mount Hermon939$157,604$1,003,100$1,394
Scotts Valley12,044$143,750$1,105,700$2,491
Felton4,093$123,056$900,500$2,068
Soquel10,679$118,777$957,300$2,266

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Living in Pasatiempo: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pasatiempo, CA?

The median household income in Pasatiempo is $215,469, 117% 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 Pasatiempo?

The median home value in Pasatiempo is $1,627,800, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Pasatiempo, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 117% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 122% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.

What is the median age in Pasatiempo?

The median age in Pasatiempo is 45.3 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Pasatiempo?

The average commute to work in Pasatiempo is 39 minutes; 50.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pasatiempo?

The unemployment rate in Pasatiempo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pasatiempo?

77.8% of adults in Pasatiempo 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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