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Pasatiempo, CA

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California.

Population

610

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

685

ZIP codes

0

Pasatiempo and its ZIP codes

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Pasatiempo at a glance

  • Pasatiempo is about 2.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $215,469 a year, about 2.2 times the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,627,800 (about 2.2 times the California figure).

Local data for Pasatiempo, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pasatiempo, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$215,469

Poverty rate

1.8%

Median home value

$1,627,800

Homeownership

92.0%

Bachelor's or higher

77.8%

Median age

45.3

Average commute

39.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (288), Irish Americans (90), Polish Americans (83).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Pasatiempo.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,123

104,438 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$93,580

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.8B

FY 2026, $6,663 per person

Santa Cruz County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Pasatiempo, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone39.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit10.7%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home50.3%

Average one-way commute: 39.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pasatiempo, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

659

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

2,095

2.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

74° / 41°F

30.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pasatiempo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.2%

U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

7.8%

U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.8%

U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts

Cities near Pasatiempo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Paradise ParkCensus-designated place0.8 mi0.3
Santa CruzCity1.8 mi12.7
Live OakCensus-designated place2.8 mi3.2
Twin LakesCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.7
Mount HermonCensus-designated place3.6 mi0.6
Scotts ValleyCity3.6 mi4.6
FeltonCensus-designated place3.7 mi4.6
Pleasure PointCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.7
CapitolaCity4.4 mi1.6
SoquelCensus-designated place4.4 mi4.6
ZayanteCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.8
Ben LomondCensus-designated place5.9 mi8.4
SeacliffCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.7
Bonny DoonCensus-designated place7.2 mi16.6
LompicoCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.4
AptosCensus-designated place7.6 mi6.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pasatiempo, CA in?
Pasatiempo is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Pasatiempo, CA?
About 610 people live in Pasatiempo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pasatiempo?
Nearby places include Paradise Park (0.8 mi), Santa Cruz (1.8 mi), Live Oak (2.8 mi), Twin Lakes (3.5 mi), Mount Hermon (3.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023