Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
28%
Pacific Palisades, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,210
Population
22,832
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Paradise on the Pacific
Beach
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Ocean
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Mountains
From mountain hikes to beach volleyball, everything you've heard about Pacific Palisades is true -- it is gorgeous, filled with outdoor adventures, and is home to some of California's most beautiful stretches of beach. Situated directly north of Santa Monica and just 16 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles, it's easy to see why this is the playground for movie stars and celebrities. Cruise along the Pacific Coast Highway to Sunset Beach, play volleyball at Will Rogers State Beach, or go bicycling along the ocean at Marvin Braude Bike Trail.
On days you'd rather be hiking than surfing, Temescal Canyon State Park, Rivas Canyon Park, and Will Rogers State Historic Park are all on the east side of Pacific Palisades. Palisades Park features a rec center, a playground, ball fields, and picnic areas. Topanga State Park features 36 miles of hiking trails. While Pacific Palisades is primarily a residential area, Sunset Boulevard is home to several shops, restaurants, and other businesses. It is also the location of Pierson Playhouse, a community theatre.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$206,800
Average: $204,390
Education
13,647
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,130
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pacific Palisades has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pacific Palisades, CA is $2,448 for a studio, $3,210 for one bedroom, $3,627 for two bedrooms, and $15,181 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pacific Palisades has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,210/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$27,156/month
4,050 Sq Ft
Condo
$8,175/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pacific Palisades, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Topanga State Park
- Temescal Gateway Park
- Will Rogers State Beach
- Will Rogers State Historic Park
- Skirball Cultural Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Bob Hope
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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 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.