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Pescadero

California · 643 residents · 4.026 sq mi
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Pescadero has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,474. Population has grown 25% since 2011. Median home value is $818,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
+25%vs 2011
vs 514 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
160 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 128 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−24%vs 2011
vs 43.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1293986689371K201020202024Pescadero
2024691
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,474
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $142,548 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,793
−52%vs 2011
vs $43,372 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−26.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−12%vs 2011
vs 0.430 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction36.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$818,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $776,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $800 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−25.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
55.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.4%
+18.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
−17.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
14.5
+166%vs 2011
vs 5.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(250)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.5%(402)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.4%(376)
Diversity Score
58
−6%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
36.9%
−35.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−26%vs 2011
vs 18.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
36.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.8%
−23.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
43.4%
+23.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
Female
53.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
Foreign born
55.1%
+23.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pescadero, California?

Pescadero, California has about 643 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pescadero, California?

The typical household in Pescadero, California earns about $56,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pescadero, California expensive?

In Pescadero, California, the median home is worth about $818,500, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Pescadero, California?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pescadero, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pescadero, California?

About 13.4% of people in Pescadero, California live below the federal poverty line.

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