Pacific Grove, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
15,003 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$105,568 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,129,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$934 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,256 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monterey County
5
Salinas Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monterey County
5
Salinas Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 50
Feb 2 0 52
Mar 2 0 53
Apr 1 0 55
May 0 0 57
Jun 0 0 60
Jul 0 0 62
Aug 0 0 62
Sep 0 0 62
Oct 1 0 59
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 2 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, CA State Senate District 17, CA Assembly District 30, CA
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Schools

Robert Down Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Pacific Grove Middle
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Forest Grove Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Pacific Grove High
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Monterey Peninsula College
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Natividad Medical Center
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
Watsonville Community Hospital
22 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
5 miles, SE • 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
73 miles, N • 4.6 star
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