Pajaro, CA Economy


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Pajaro, CA is a small city located near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County. It has an estimated population of over 11,000 people and offers a variety of amenities for its residents. The average 2 bedroom rent in Pajaro is $2,950 which is significantly higher than the US average of $1,430. The local grocery cost index is also relatively high at 107 compared to 100 in the US. There are many great businesses to choose from in Pajaro such as Main Street Cafe, Redwood Coast Brewery and Takos Mexican Grill. No matter what you're looking for you can be sure to find it in Pajaro!

Pajaro has an unemployment rate of 10.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Pajaro has seen the job market increase by 1.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Pajaro
- The Sales Tax Rate for Pajaro is 9.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Pajaro is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Pajaro
- The average income of a Pajaro resident is $8,779 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Pajaro resident is $58,529 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPajaro, CaliforniaUnited States
  10.46
  -8.1%-6.2%
  27.1%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $15,018$37,638
  $58,529$69,021
  $59,191$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  29.5%1.2%
  0.9%0.5%
  6.4%6.8%
  12.2%10.0%
  8.2%2.5%
  4.1%11.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  2.3%0.8%
  1.9%1.9%
  1.0%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  3.7%9.3%
  6.3%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  12.5%7.0%
  6.1%4.8%
  0.0%4.7%
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