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Pacific Grove

#3 in Best Places to Live in Monterey County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 35 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Pacific Grove is a town in California with a population of 15,617. Pacific Grove is in Monterey County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Pacific Grove offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Pacific Grove there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Pacific Grove and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Pacific Grove are highly rated.
    Population
    15,617

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $764,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,606
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Pacific Grove Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      76
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      57
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      278.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,596.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      101.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Pacific Grove

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,788
    National
    $55,322
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      Pacific Grove Reviews

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      While PG is safe and very family friendly, it lacks affordable housing and job opportunities. While it is called the "Last Hometown", it hardly lives up to the name with the rise in STRs and empty homes too expensive for anyone to afford. Our experience with the school system is that it's great K-8, and then you hit the high school and it caters to those students that are able to do it on their own. No good support systems for students with learning disabilities or students suffering from anxiety. There is a hefty amount of nepotism in the school district and teachers/administrators that have been there too long.
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      Pacific Grove is a wonderful place to grow up. The town is very small, and many of the residents have lived there since they were children. Although there is not much night-life, Pacific Grove has a way of bringing together the community through events like the Good Old Days, Butterfly Parade, Parade of Lights, Feast of Lanterns, and Farmers Market, which host different groups from local schools, performing arts centers/studios, and clubs. The support for cultural diversity is apparent through the events mentioned, and by the residents themselves. Pacific Grove is beautiful, peaceful, and above all, welcoming; A great destination for anyone seeking beautiful scenery, great food, warm people, or a place to call home!
      I loved living in PG! It was a great experience for my husband and I! We enjoyed the quiet neighborhoods and unique, small downtown. We got to see and hear children playing outside like kids used to and were even able to bring our own little bundle of joy home with us while we lived there! I would recommend this city to anyone looking for a quaint, adorable, friendly town.