Cost of Living in Pacifica, California
Pacifica has a population of about 37,261. The median household income is $160,523, median gross rent is $3,098/month, and the median home value is $1,249,800. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Pacifica expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Pacifica is 87% above the national median and home values are 234% above the national median. Household income here is 91% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 23% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pacifica?
The median gross rent in Pacifica, California is $3,098 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Pacifica?
The median owner-occupied home value in Pacifica is $1,249,800 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Pacifica?
The median household income in Pacifica is $160,523 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.