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Pajaro Dunes, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Pajaro Dunes, CA (Santa Cruz County) — Census median home value $2,000,001, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Pajaro Dunes houses and the broader area.
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Pajaro Dunes, CA is in Santa Cruz County, California — this guide covers houses in Pajaro Dunes and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 103, with a median household income of $-666,666,666. Census data puts the median value of houses in Pajaro Dunes at $2,000,001.
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Market overview
Pajaro Dunes housing market
Pajaro Dunes is in Santa Cruz County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Pajaro Dunes and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$2,000,001
Population (Census ACS)
103
County price trend (2025)
0.27% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Pajaro Dunes market snapshot
Population
103
County
Santa Cruz County
Median Household Income
$-666,666,666
Median Home Value (city)
$2,000,001
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pajaro Dunes's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $2,000,001.
County Price Trend
Santa Cruz County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.27% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Pajaro Dunes has an estimated population of 103 and a median household income of $-666,666,666, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Pajaro Dunes's Census-reported median home value works out to about -0.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 1200% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Las Lomas (~4.1 mi), Pajaro (~4.2 mi), Moss Landing (~4.5 mi), Elkhorn (~6.2 mi), Castroville (~7.7 mi), Prunedale (~9.2 mi), Aromas (~9.7 mi), Marina (~13.0 mi), Boronda (~14.0 mi), San Juan Bautista (~14.9 mi), Gilroy (~15.5 mi), Salinas (~15.5 mi), Seaside (~16.8 mi), Sand City (~17.2 mi), Pacific Grove (~18.2 mi), San Martin (~18.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Pajaro Dunes data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
103
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$2,000,001
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.27%
Census place type
CDP
County
Santa Cruz County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.56 sq mi
Census GEOID
0655048
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Pajaro Dunes
Schools
Pajaro Valley Unified — 34 schools, 17,452 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Santa Cruz addresses may be served by Pajaro Valley Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Pajaro Dunes FAQ
What are houses worth in Pajaro Dunes, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Pajaro Dunes at $2,000,001.
How much do houses cost in Pajaro Dunes, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Pajaro Dunes, Census ACS data shows a median value of $2,000,001. Active listing prices in Santa Cruz County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Pajaro Dunes, CA?
Pajaro Dunes houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Santa Cruz County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Pajaro Dunes, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pajaro Dunes's population at approximately 103.
What's the median rent in Pajaro Dunes, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Pajaro Dunes at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Pajaro Dunes, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Pajaro Dunes at approximately $-666,666,666.
Is the Pajaro Dunes housing market growing?
Santa Cruz County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.27% annual change in 2025.
Is Pajaro Dunes, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Pajaro Dunes's median home value at about -0.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 1200% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Pajaro Dunes, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Pajaro Valley Unified for many Pajaro Dunes addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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