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Pajaro Dunes, California

Pajaro Dunes CDP, California · ACS 2024 5-year estimates · CBP 2023

Small townRural scaleHigher incomeOlder populationDecliningSanta Cruz County · 2.6 sq mi

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Key statistics vs peer group
Metric2010–2025Pajaro DunesPeer medianPctileSource
Population14312555
Population change (10 yr)n/an/a
Median household income$112,500$106,40755
Poverty rate0.0%0.0%0
Bachelor's degree or higher66.4%61.4%73
Housing unit change (10 yr)n/an/a
Median owner-occupied home value$1,750,000$509,45091
Median gross rent$3,010$85067
Housing vacancy rate89.8%58.8%91
Worked from home0.0%19.6%0
Population, 2012–2024
Pajaro DunesPeer median
Median household income, 2012–2024
Pajaro DunesPeer median
Change between releases
Metric2012201920192024Peer median, latest span
Population
Housing units
Median household income
Median owner-occupied home value
Median gross rent
Bachelor's degree or higher
Worked from home
Poverty rate
Establishment density · Santa Cruz County, per 10k residents
Restaurants & bars23.8US 21.3above US rate
Grocery & food retail5.6US 4.8above US rate
Other retail0.0US n/anot published
Personal & repair services7.4US 8.1below US rate
Professional & technical services34.3US 29.5above US rate
Ambulatory health care23.6US 21.0above US rate
Arts, entertainment & recreation5.9US 5.0above US rate
Accommodation3.6US 2.1above US rate
Construction33.9US 24.3above US rate
Manufacturing0.0US n/anot published
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