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Pacific Grove, California

city · Monterey County

At a glance

14,951
Population
$1,190,400
Median home value (all homes)
292% above U.S. median
$1,395,343
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,455/mo
Median rent
82% above U.S. median
$106,065
Median household income
35% above U.S. median
22.1 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
50.52%
Locations with fiber available
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 186 — 86% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing310% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities6% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost18% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates95.1%
College graduates59.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pacific Grove Economic Development
The Commission is charged with improving the City's business and economic environment by providing the framework for developing and maintaining a viable business community within the City of Pacific Grove that serves the needs of both residents and visitors alike, while providing the tax base upon which our City government depends to fund its programs, services, infrastructure, and public facilities.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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