Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
30%
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,061
Population
16,972
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Experience the best of the California Coast in this gorgeous Monterey Bay community
Coastal
•
Beach
•
Schools
•
Golf
•
Upscale
•
Scenic
•
Nature
•
Outdoors
•
Characterized by amazing ocean views and historic Victorian architecture, Pacific Grove is an upscale community next door to Monterey on the California coast. The beautiful Downtown district features a cluster of restaurants, specialty shops, and other storefront businesses around the intersection of Lighthouse and Forest Avenues. Golf courses and public parks are close at hand no matter where you are, providing great opportunities to get outside and soak in the salt air and scenery.
On top of the astonishing natural landscape, a massive population of monarch butterflies regularly flutters around the community, earning Pacific Grove the nickname “Butterfly City USA.” From a practical standpoint, the city boasts exceptional public and private schools, making it a popular option for families.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,096
Average: $121,782
Education
8,455
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,721
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Pacific Grove has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pacific Grove, CA is $1,816 for a studio, $2,061 for one bedroom, $2,780 for two bedrooms, and $2,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pacific Grove has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,061/month
636 Sq Ft
House
$4,929/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pacific Grove, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-8
475 Students
Public
Grades K-5
422 Students
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
Public
Grades K-8
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
439 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
552 Students
Community High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
- Asilomar State Beach
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Hopkins Marine Station
- Monterey Maritime Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Monterey Regional
Top Apartments in Pacific Grove
Houses for Rent in Pacific Grove
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
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 February 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.