Living in Pacifica
Pacifica is a large place in California, United States, home to 39,260 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 1%, #75 of 9,474), early retirees (top 2%, #149 of 10,762), business owners (top 3%, #337 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pacifica
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater San Francisco, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 34 min and sets around 1:55; in late June it sets around 5:35.
How Pacifica ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,427 of 11,898 | #19 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 25 | #8,032 of 9,771 | #92 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,198 of 8,006 | #35 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,300 of 6,237 | #31 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #75 of 9,474 | #15 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #358 of 9,474 | #22 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #149 of 10,762 | #18 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #997 of 4,537 | #144 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 67 | #1,048 of 4,444 | #164 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #666 of 3,053 | #112 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,685 of 7,271 | #23 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #940 of 6,227 | #115 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #1,241 of 3,933 | #223 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 65 | #1,384 of 2,119 | #200 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #5,010 of 8,006 | #44 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 23 | #10,347 of 12,111 | #102 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #1,126 of 4,114 | #197 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #377 of 7,271 | #53 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #678 of 9,474 | #50 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #15,487 of 18,063 | #287 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #965 of 16,523 | #80 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 11 | #16,909 of 18,063 | #434 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #314 of 16,523 | #21 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #459 of 21,167 | #70 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #8,698 of 12,111 | #446 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #193 of 6,413 | #23 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #337 of 12,111 | #37 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,745 of 4,750 | #253 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- San Bruno 7 km
- South San Francisco 8 km
- Millbrae 9 km
- Hillsborough (California) 10 km
- Daly City 10 km
- Burlingame (California) 11 km
- El Granada 12 km
- Parkside (California) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.