Pebble Beach is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of California. With a population of 4,026 people and two associated neighborhoods, Pebble Beach is the 553rd largest community in California.
Pebble Beach home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but Pebble Beach real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
There are many members of the armed forces living in Pebble Beach. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services - even if they are not always in uniform.
Of important note, Pebble Beach is also a town of artists. Pebble Beach has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Pebble Beach’s character.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 29.32% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Pebble Beach is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Pebble Beach’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Because of many things, Pebble Beach is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Pebble Beach a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Pebble Beach has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Pebble Beach’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Pebble Beach is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Pebble Beach, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Pebble Beach is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 70.56% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.
The per capita income in Pebble Beach in 2022 was $128,445, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $513,780 for a family of four.
Pebble Beach is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Pebble Beach home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pebble Beach residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Pebble Beach include Irish, English, German, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Pebble Beach is English. Other important languages spoken here include Korean and Arabic.