Pajaro Dunes, CA
Living in Pajaro Dunes
Bikeability
48
Walkability
90
Commute
100
Public Transit
48
Affordability
23
Public Safety
75
Airports
73
Hospitals
55
Colleges
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
284
Population
-16 (2010–19)
66 y
Median Age
+32 (2010–19)
49%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
+27% (2010–19)
Age
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years79%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate39%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree33%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone28%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
-$22k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-16% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
52%
Lived Here Last Year
-40% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K25%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more25%
Employers
Private sector76%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office9%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van56%
Walked15%
Housing
$740k
Median Home Value
+$53k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$699 (2010–19)
18%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached46%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197966%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
$500K to $749K52%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M16%
$2M or more21%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas5%
Utility gas23%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pajaro Dunes
United States45
California55
Santa Cruz Metro Area47
Santa Cruz County47
Property Crime in Pajaro Dunes
United States48
California56
Santa Cruz Metro Area64
Santa Cruz County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pajaro Dunes
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding37
Coastal Flooding10
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pajaro Dunes, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pajaro Dunes, CA
Monterey Bay Academy
3 miles, NW
Moreland Notre Dame School
4 miles, NE
Green Valley Christian School
5 miles, N
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Pajaro Dunes, CA
California State University-Monterey Bay
15 miles, S
University of California-Santa Cruz
17 miles, NW
San Jose State University
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pajaro Dunes, CA
Watsonville Community Hospital
4 miles, N
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
13 miles, NW
Dominican Hospital
13 miles, NW
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Pajaro Dunes, CA
Monterey Regional Airport
20 miles, S
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
35 miles, N
San Francisco International Airport
61 miles, NW
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
63 miles, N