Pacifica, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
38,663
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
4.3%
Median Home
$943,500
Median Income
$130,466
Median Rent
$2,535
Pacifica SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
5
Pacifica, CA Crime Report
797
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,060.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-12.16%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pacifica / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 797 | 2,060.7 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 82 | 212.0 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 10 | 25.9 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 59 | 152.5 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 715 | 1,848.6 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 78 | 201.7 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 581 | 1,502.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 56 | 144.8 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Pacifica, CA Cost Of Living
189
Pacifica's Overall Cost Of Living
Pacifica's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Pacifica | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 126 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 321 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 150 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
Pacifica, CA Photos
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Rankings for Pacifica in California
Map Of Pacifica, CA
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3
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4
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5
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6
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Pacifica
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38,663 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 39,065 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 39,141 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 38,844 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 38,665 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 38,283 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 37,825 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 37,413 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 37,043 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 36,805 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pacifica
| Race | Pacifica | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.4% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.4% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 20.3% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 18.6% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Pacifica
| Gender | Pacifica | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pacifica for adults over 25
| Education | Pacifica | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Pacifica, California
| Income | Pacifica | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.6% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.8% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.0% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
