Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
13%
Pacific Beach, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,169
Population
49,998
Renter Mix
71% Rent
Find your place in the sun
Beachfront
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Ocean
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Surfing
Welcome to Pacific Beach, a coastal neighborhood where surf culture meets city living in San Diego. This beachside community offers rental options from beach cottages to apartment communities with ocean views. Current rental trends show one-bedroom units averaging $1,160, while two-bedroom homes typically rent for around $2,183. Crystal Pier, a historic landmark stretching into the Pacific Ocean, provides spectacular sunset views.
Life in "PB," as locals affectionately call it, centers around the three-mile oceanfront boardwalk. Garnet Avenue features local boutiques, restaurants, and craft beer establishments, creating a walkable main street experience. Kate Sessions Park offers panoramic views of Mission Bay and downtown San Diego. The community hosts a weekly farmers market at Promenade Mall and celebrates with the annual Pacific Beachfest. The neighborhood's location provides easy access to University of California San Diego, while maintaining its distinctive beach atmosphere.
Explore the City
The 12 mile Mission Bay Bike Path runs past Fanuel Street Park in Pacific Beach.
Bare Back Grill and Duck Dive are great food options steps from the shore in Pacific Beach.
Calm waves make Tourmaline a local favorite surf spot in Pacific Beach.
Pacific Beach is all play with its large shoreline, endless boardwalk and restaurants too.
Beach condos rest on retail stores on Mission Boulevard in Pacific Beach.
Palm trees and calm streets on a week day in Pacific Beach.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,033
Average: $124,069
Education
31,045
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
32,458
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pacific Beach has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
71%
Non-Renters
29%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Pacific Beach, CA is $1,169 for one bedroom, and $2,204 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pacific Beach has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,169/month
237 Sq Ft
House
$11,447/month
1,969 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,064/month
827 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,780/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pacific Beach, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mission Bay Park
- Sea World
- Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
- Old Town San Diego Historic District
- Marian Bear Memorial Park
Airports
- San Diego International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.