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San Pasqual, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for San Pasqual - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,014
Residents
$138,542
Median income
$1,209,200
Median home
$2,601
Median rent (state)

San Pasqual - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, San Pasqual lands in the 92nd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

92nd
percentile, household income
98th
percentile, home value
93rd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: San Pasqual, CA

San Pasqual is a small town in California, home to 2,014 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in San Pasqual brings in $138,542 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.5%. San Pasqual's housing stock carries a median value of $1,209,200, and the median resident age is 46.3 years. About 71.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 68.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,601 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 100.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

2,014 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$138,542 /yr

Poverty 6.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does San Pasqual compare to other US cities?

Here's how San Pasqual stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 92% higher than other cities
Home value 98% pricier than other cities
Median rent 93% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares San Pasqual against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is San Pasqual's strongest outlier among California cities

Among the 1,458 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, San Pasqual ranks #92 - the 94th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares San Pasqual only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#219 of 1,338
84th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#513 of 1,458
56th percentile in California
Median Home Value
#150 of 1,343
89th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#723 of 1,450
50th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#92 of 1,458
94th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

92ndIncome percentile

92nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How San Pasqual's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,209,200 2nd percentile more affordable than 2% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. San Pasqual $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - San Pasqual, CA San Pasqual, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not San Pasqual, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution San Pasqual, CA median $138,542/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
San Pasqual, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for San Pasqual, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 71.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,014
Median Income
$138,542
Median Home Value
$1,209,200
Median Age
46.3
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Labor force participation
68.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
71.0%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
53.9%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
2.3%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
31.5%
Other
4.2%

Based on 1,111 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county San Pasqual sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,601/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
100.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Cabazon
2,010 people
Knightsen
2,018 people
Chester
2,022 people
Woodlands
2,005 people
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
1,999 people
Poplar-Cotton Center
2,038 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to San Pasqual's 2,014 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Pinehurst, ID
2,014 people
Earlville, IL
2,015 people
Willow Springs, MO
2,015 people
Itasca, TX
2,015 people
Parchment, MI
2,012 people
Katonah, NY
2,016 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to San Pasqual's $138,542 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dalworthington Gardens, TX
$138,542 median income
West Linn, OR
$138,526 median income
Hacienda San José comunidad, PR
$138,523 median income
Shawneetown, MO
$138,571 median income
Fruitland, NM
$138,500 median income
Hudson Oaks, TX
$138,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - San Pasqual, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition San Pasqual, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 46.7% 30.5% 16.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.0% White 46.7% Black or African American 2.3% Asian 30.5% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.1% Two or more races 16.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How San Pasqual compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
San Pasqual (this city) 2,014 $138,542
Cabazon 2,010 $69,704
Knightsen 2,018 $173,564
Chester 2,022 $80,142
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about San Pasqual, CA?

What is the population of San Pasqual, CA? +

San Pasqual, CA counts 2,014 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in San Pasqual, CA? +

San Pasqual households earn a median of $138,542 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in San Pasqual? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for San Pasqual; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in San Pasqual, CA? +

San Pasqual's median home value sits at $1,209,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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