Median Age
53 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
31%
Palos Verdes Estates
Palos Verdes Estates, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,861
Population
12,940
Renter Mix
12% Rent
Beautiful homes and sprawling parks overlook the Pacific in this southwest LA enclave
Coastal
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Beach
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Parks
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Golf
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Few communities better exemplify the Mediterranean aesthetic of the Southern California coast better than Palos Verde Estates. With the exception of two small shopping centers (one on the north side and one on the south side), the community is almost entirely residential, with winding neighborhood streets covering the landscape. Laid out by the legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr., the whole city is crisscrossed by large parks and greenbelts, offering a fantastic array of hills, forests, trails, and scenic overlooks right in your backyard. With the exceptional access to nature, low crime rate, and superb public schools, Palos Verdes Estates is a great option for folks raising families. With a rental market incorporating houses, condos, and apartments of every shape and size, there’s something to suit every taste in Palos Verde Estates.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$209,371
Average: $208,227
Education
7,926
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,680
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Palos Verdes Estates has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
60%
Other Education
40%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Palos Verdes Estates, CA is $2,862 for one bedroom, $2,351 for two bedrooms, and $5,039 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palos Verdes Estates has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,862/month
708 Sq Ft
House
$10,096/month
2,447 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palos Verdes Estates, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-5
329 Students
Public
Grades K-5
329 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
735 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,484 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,484 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- South Coast Botanic Garden
- Point Vicente Interpretive Center
- Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
- George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center
- Forrestal Nature Reserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Top Apartments in Palos Verdes Estates
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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.