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Pescadero, CA
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California.
Population
691
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
172
ZIP codes
0
Pescadero and its ZIP codes
Pescadero at a glance
- Pescadero is 32% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,958,300 (about 2.7 times the California figure).
Local data for Pescadero, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pescadero, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$1,958,300
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (347), Irish Americans (35), German Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Pescadero.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$214,295
411,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$179,656
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $6,619 per person
How people get to work
Pescadero, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.5%
- Carpooled31.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pescadero, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
690
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,346
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
69° / 40°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pescadero, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Pescadero
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Loma MarCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| La HondaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Portola ValleyTown | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| WoodsideTown | 13 mi | 11.5 |
| Palo AltoCity | 14 mi | 24.1 |
| LaderaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Los Altos HillsTown | 15 mi | 9.1 |
| West Menlo ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Half Moon BayCity | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| Boulder CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| Emerald Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| AthertonTown | 17 mi | 5 |
| Los AltosCity | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pescadero, CA in?
- Pescadero is in San Mateo County, California.
- What is the population of Pescadero, CA?
- About 691 people live in Pescadero, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pescadero?
- Nearby places include Loma Mar (4.1 mi), La Honda (7.7 mi), Portola Valley (12 mi), Woodside (13 mi), Palo Alto (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023