Pacific Grove, CA Area Guide

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Pacific Grove Area Facts

  • Pacific Grove has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Pacific Grove crime rates are 67% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Pacific Grove is 45% higher than the California average
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Pacific Grove, California: Living the Beach Dream 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I retired here to Pacific Grove, California 7 years ago and I love it here. This place offers me everything that I need to enjoy by leisurely days. The neighborhoods are quiet and the people are friendly.

Living in Pacific Grove, California gives me the chance to live out my d ...Read More ream of living in a beach side community. The best areas in Pacific Grove, California are without a doubt the views of the Pacific Ocean. There is always a place in the sand open.

The community comes together throughout the year. Multiple events are held year-round in Pacific Grove. I absolutely love the Parade of Lights event. The local Farmers Market offers fresh produce year-round and also allows local schools and bands to perform small acts there throughout the year.

Pacific Grove offers and provides everything that I need. The crime is low and the entertainment value is high. Everyone helps everyone here and there of course is the luxury of living so very close to the beach that you can smell the salt-water on a daily basis. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pacific Grove? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      George Washington Park
      Pacific Grove Ball Park
      Monarch Grove Sanctuary
      Caledonia Park
      Elmarie H. Dyke Open Space
      Chase Park
      Jewel Park
      Hayward Park

      Entertainment

      Artisana Gallery
      Motorcycle Museum
      Pacific Grove Art Center
      Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
      Hauk Fine Arts
      Lighthouse Cinema
      Asilomar Conference Grounds
      Breaker Stadium

      Food & Drink

      The Ice Cream Shoppe
      The Monarch Pub and Restaurant
      Lopez Liquors & Fine Wines
      Central Coast Juicery
      Everest Liquor and Deli
      The Grill at Lover's Point
      California Seltzer Co.
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pacific Grove? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Pacific Grove.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pacific Grove? The cost of living in Pacific Grove is 202/100 - which is 45% higher than California.
      Pacific Grove
      202

      102% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pacific Grove? Pacific Grove crime rates are 942, which are 67% lower than California
      Total Crime
      942 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 107

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pacific Grove? The median income in Pacific Grove is $89,088 which is 40% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $89,08861% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,78677% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pacific Grove a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Central Avenue Pharmacy

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Pacific Grove home prices? Pacific Grove home prices are $897,000 - which is 119% higher than California
      Median home value
      $897,000386% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,952106% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Pacific Grove have good schools? The Pacific Grove graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Pacific Grove a good place to live? Pacific Grove has an overall rating of 84% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      10 total surveys

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