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Pacific Grove, California

Introduction to Pacific Grove, California

Pacific Grove, California, in Monterey county, is 15 miles W of Salinas, California 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.

Pacific Grove History

The Rumsens, one of eight divisions of the Ohlone Native Americans, were one of the original occupants of the area that is now referred to as Pacific Grove. The biologically rich peninsula proved to be excellent hunting and fishing grounds for them. In the year 1875, a summer Methodist camp was set up in this area, and gradually hordes of people began to arrive here to rest and meditate. Robert Louis Stevenson arrived at the camp in November of 1879 and described it as a “dreamlike” place. By the 1890s, Pacific Grove had become a haven for artists. Pulitzer winner John Steinbeck lived here for a number of years. The city is also famous as the death place of John Denver.

Pacific Grove and nearby Attractions

  • Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
  • Pacific Grove Public Library
  • Pacific Grove City Hall
  • Pacific Grove Art Center
  • Crespi Pond
  • Asilomar State Beach

Things To Do In Pacific Grove

To get a real feel of the charming city of Pacific Grove, one can visit the Point Pinos Light Station, the Steinbeck Museum or the Heritage Social Museum. Pacific Grove also has a stunning lake called the Crespi Pond. There are numerous amusement parks all around the city where one can enjoy the fun rides with family and friends. Art enthusiasts can browse through the city’s Art Center. The shopping centers also provide excellent avenues for shoppers to explore.

Pacific Grove Transportation

Air transportation is available from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Pacific Grove Higher Education

The city is served by the Monterey Peninsula College.

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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