Pleasure Point, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,813 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$117,776 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,230,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$696 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,590 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Cruz County
4
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Cruz County
5
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 2 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 5 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Cypress Charter High
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Del Mar Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Opal Cliffs
<1 miles, NE
Shoreline Middle
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Cabrillo College
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of California-Santa Cruz
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Dominican Hospital
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Watsonville Community Hospital
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
27 miles, S • 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
51 miles, N • 4.6 star
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