Pacifica, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 38,279 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Pacifica is in the coastal foothills on the Pacific side of the San Francisco Bay.
Cultural Attractions
The Pacifica Spindrift Players perform local plays throughout the year.
Recreation
Milagra Ridge, once a Nike missile site, is now a National Park Service hiking area and home to two endangered butterflies.
Historical
Pacifica is where Don Gaspar de Portola and crew first sighted the San Francisco Bay when the Spanish began expeditions to California.
Fun Fact
The annual Pacific Coast Fog Festival celebrates coastal living with live entertainment, arts & crafts exhibits, and more.
| Population [details] | 38,279 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.1% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 570.81 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 40.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 54.42 °F/37.8 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 84.84 °F/57.91 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 13.67 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 41 |
| Cost of living [details] | 156.3 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Francisco (6.92 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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