Pacific Grove, California Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Pacific Grove, California rental market.

Pacific Grove, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,774

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

6.7%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Pacific Grove, California apartments have recorded a 6.7% rent increase.

Pacific Grove, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Pacific Grove $2,597 $2,460 $2,502 $2,611 $2,691 $2,648 $2,601 $2,578 $2,770 $2,774
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Pacific Grove
National
Nov 2021
$2,597
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,460
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,502
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,611
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,691
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,648
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,601
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,578
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,770
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,774
$1,748

Pacific Grove, California Average Apartment Rent

Pacific Grove, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 90.38%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Pacific Grove, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 9.62%.

Pacific Grove, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 3,505
Owner occupied housing units 3,355

Renters take up 51% of Pacific Grove, California real estate, occupying a total of 3,505 units, while homeowners live in 3,355 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.8

Renter median household income**

$81,419

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

1.98

Rental vacancy rate**

6.3%

Pacific Grove, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 391
1 bed 946
2 beds 1,785
3 beds 304
4 beds 79

There are 1,785 rentals in Pacific Grove, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 51%. Units with 4 beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (2%), amounting to 79 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Pacific Grove, California homes for rent is 3.8.

Pacific Grove, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 106
25 - 34 years 841
35 - 44 years 567
45 - 54 years 576
55 - 59 years 322
60 - 64 years 212
65 - 74 years 449
75 - 84 years 228
85 years and over 204

Most condos for rent in Pacific Grove, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 45 - 54 years age group (16%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Pacific Grove, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 1,638
Non-Family Households 1,867

Pacific Grove, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 697
No related children of the householder under 18 2,808

A total of 1,638 apartments for rent in Pacific Grove, California, or 47% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 20% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 697 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Pacific Grove, California is 1.98.

Pacific Grove, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 114
High school graduate (including equivalency) 326
Some college or associate's degree 1,096
Bachelor's degree or higher 1,969

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 56% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 3% of the homes for rent in Pacific Grove, California.

Pacific Grove, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 22
Built 2000 - 2009 85
Built 1990 - 1999 240
Built 1980 - 1989 250
Built 1970 - 1979 552
Built 1960 - 1969 770
Built 1950 - 1959 586
Built 1940 - 1949 291
Built 1939 or earlier 709

The highest share of Pacific Grove, California apartment rentals, namely 22% or 770 units, were Built 1960 - 1969, followed by those Built 1939 or earlier (20%, 709 units), and the ones Built 1950 - 1959 (17%, 586 units).

Pacific Grove, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 316
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,212
Moved in 2010 to 2017 1,270
Moved in 2000 to 2009 486
Moved in 1990 to 1999 160
Moved in 1989 or earlier 61

Median year renter moved into unit 2017

Most Pacific Grove, California renters (36%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Pacific Grove, California condos for rent is 2017.

Pacific Grove, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 265
1 vehicle available 1,784
2 vehicles available 1,254
3 vehicles available 167
4 or more vehicles available 35

When it comes to transportation options, 51% of Pacific Grove, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 36% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 8% have No vehicle available.

Pacific Grove, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 2,652
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 356
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 23
Walked 178
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 215
Worked at home 597

Pacific Grove, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 5,068
Moved within same county 1,067
Moved from different county within same state 310
Moved from different state 378
Moved from abroad 62

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Pacific Grove, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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