Pacific, WA
Demographics And Statistics

We take you around Pacific to find out what it's like to call it home.

Living in Pacific, Washington

Life in Pacific research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Pacific over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Pacific based on the most recently available data.

7,066 Population
$561,715 Median home value
$115,625 Median income
126 Cost of living +26% vs US
$1,692 Median rent
4.6% Unemployment
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Pacific SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 9/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 10/10
Safety 6/10
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 6/10
Commute 2/10

Crime in Pacific summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pacific. Key points include:

  • There were 136 total crimes in Pacific in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pacific is 1,992.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pacific is 190.4 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pacific is 1,801.7 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Pacific is -6.00% below the national average.

136
Total Crimes
-6.00%
Below National Average
Pacific
US

Crime In Pacific Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Pacific
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 136 1,992.1 2,792.6 2,119.2
Violent Crime 13 190.4 326.1 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 3.8 5.0
Robbery 4 58.6 67.5 61.0
Aggravated Assault 9 131.8 217.0 256.0
Property Crime 123 1,801.7 2,466.5 1,760.0
Burglary 40 585.9 398.8 229.0
Larceny 42 615.2 1,634.2 1,272.0
Car Theft 41 600.6 433.5 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Pacific summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pacific. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Pacific is 126 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Pacific is 1.3x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Pacific is $561,715.

  • The median income in Pacific is $115,625.

126
Pacific's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Pacific
US

Cost Of Living In Pacific Comparison Table

Living Expense Pacific Washington National Average
Overall 126 120 100
Services 109 108 100
Groceries 110 108 100
Health 163 137 100
Housing 113 111 100
Transportation 113 111 100
Utilities 107 110 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Pacific, WA Weather

  • The average high in Pacific is 61.3° and the average low is 44.1°.

  • There are 123.8 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 39.5 inches of precipitation each year with 4.5 inches of snow.

StatPacific
Average Annual High61.3
Average Annual Low44.1
Annual Precipitation Days123.8
Average Annual Precipitation39.5
Average Annual Snowfall4.5
61.3°
Average High
123.8
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Pacific, WA Photos

Pacific City Hall Sign
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1 Reviews & Comments About Pacific

HomeSnacks User · None
rating starrating star

i live in pacific, the park got flooded again and they never cleaned it back up or unblocked it, last summer they still had the flood barriers up in august, pacific just has reallly bad property crime, although i do hear shots at night sometimes the worst i have seen is a gang fight

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Pacific Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Pacific

The current population in Pacific is 7,066. The population has increased 9.5% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 7,066 0.0%
2023 7,064 -0.5%
2022 7,097 -0.5%
2021 7,130 0.1%
2020 7,122 -1.3%
2019 7,215 0.5%
2018 7,177 0.9%
2017 7,113 1.0%
2016 7,042 1.3%
2015 6,954 1.6%
2014 6,845 0.4%
2013 6,816 2.3%
2012 6,666 1.7%
2011 6,556 1.6%
2010 6,455 -

Race / Ethnicity in Pacific

White 51.4% (3,630)
African American 6.7% (473)
American Indian 0.3% (20)
Asian 10.7% (756)
Hawaiian 3.4% (239)
Other 0.0% (0)
Two Or More 5.2% (364)
Hispanic 22.4% (1,584)
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Pacific is:

  • 51.4% White with 3,630 White residents.

  • 6.7% African American with 473 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.

  • 10.7% Asian with 756 Asian residents.

  • 3.4% Hawaiian with 239 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 5.2% Two Or More with 364 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.4% Hispanic with 1,584 Hispanic residents.

Race Pacific WA USA
White 51.4% 63.1% 57.4%
African American 6.7% 3.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 10.7% 9.7% 5.9%
Hawaiian 3.4% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 5.2% 6.8% 4.3%
Hispanic 22.4% 14.4% 19.3%

Gender in Pacific

Female 48.3% (3,410)
Male 51.7% (3,655)
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  • Pacific is 48.3% female with 3,410 female residents.

  • Pacific is 51.7% male with 3,655 male residents.

Gender Pacific WA USA
Female 48.3% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 51.7% 50.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pacific for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 6.0% (423)
9-12th Grade 7.0% (494)
High School / GED 28.0% (1,978)
Some College 23.0% (1,625)
Associate's Degree 13.0% (918)
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% (1,130)
Master's Degree 6.0% (423)
Professional Degree 1.0% (70)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 6.0% of adults in Pacific completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Pacific completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Pacific completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Pacific completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Pacific completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Pacific completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Pacific completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pacific completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pacific completed doctorate degree.

Education Pacific WA USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 24.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Pacific, Washington

Less than $10,000 6.6% (46,349)
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% (29,774)
$15,000 to $24,999 4.4% (31,308)
$25,000 to $34,999 3.1% (21,793)
$35,000 to $49,999 4.9% (34,378)
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% (108,046)
$75,000 to $99,999 6.8% (48,191)
$100,000 to $149,999 25.6% (180,793)
$150,000 to $199,999 15.1% (106,511)
$200,000 or more 14.1% (99,451)
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  • 6.6% of households in Pacific earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Pacific earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Pacific earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Pacific earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Pacific earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Pacific earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Pacific earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 25.6% of households in Pacific earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Pacific earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Pacific earn $200,000 or more.

Income Pacific WA USA
Less than $10,000 6.6% 3.9% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 2.5% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.4% 4.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.1% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 4.9% 8.2% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 14.1% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.8% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 25.6% 19.2% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.1% 11.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 14.1% 18.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)