Near National AverageVery SafeNestucca Valley SD 101J
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Pacific City is a small town of 1,767 in Oregon, with a median household income of $65,385
.
Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is
5% above the national average.
Strengths:
Pacific City stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Pacific City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pacific City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 104.7
Pacific City's overall cost of living index is 104.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pacific City costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.
Metric
Pacific City, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$460,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,313
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,385
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pacific City's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.4 /100k
Property Crime
1361.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pacific City is served primarily by Nestucca Valley SD 101J.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pacific City, OR
National Avg
School District
Nestucca Valley SD 101J
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pacific City sees average highs of 51.9°F in January
and 69.3°F in July,
with 79.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.0 inches of snow per year.
Pacific City's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Pacific City roughly 5% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $460,900 and median rent is $1,313/month.
Pacific City's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1361.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pacific City are operated by Nestucca Valley SD 101J.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pacific City, OR has a population of 1,767, a median household income of $65,385, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Pacific City averages 51.9°F in January and 69.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 79.7 inches
with about 1.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pacific City, OR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 97135, 97112.
The population of Pacific City, Oregon is 1,767 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pacific City: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $460,900, median household income $65,385, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pacific City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
