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Pacific Grove, CA


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Pacific Grove, California

Pacific Grove, California, in Monterey county, is 15 miles W of Salinas, California (center to center) and 49 miles S of San Jose, California. The city is considered part of the Salinas metropolitan area. Pacific Grove has a population of 15,522.

The People and Families of Pacific Grove

In Pacific Grove, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Pacific Grove live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Pacific Grove. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pacific Grove had a median family income of $59,569. Pacific Grove has a large middle class. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in Pacific Grove value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the city is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Pacific Grove is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Pacific Grove ($46,300). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Pacific Grove are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Pacific Grove Housing

About 49% of housing units in Pacific Grove are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Pacific Grove has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Pacific Grove, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Pacific Grove are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Pacific Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPacific Grove Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pacific Grove Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Pacific Grove Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Pacific Grove Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pacific Grove College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Pacific Grove Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Pacific Grove, CA

Comparing Pacific Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men98
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime79

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