Pacific Palisades

The Pacific Palisades is an affluent residential neighborhood tucked between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Palisades offers large, private estates in a quiet neighborhood in close proximity to California's top beaches.
 
Residents in Pacific Palisades, which is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, are drawn to the panoramic views of Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean to the west. This neighborhood tends to draw in A-list celebrities and influential business people as it’s only a short 20-minute drive to Beverly Hills to the east, Santa Monica to the south and the San Fernando Valley to the northeast. Founded in 1922, Pacific Palisades real estate has remnants of original grandeur style housing from the early 20th century, has kept the quirky streets named after letters of the alphabet, but has also grown and with it designs range from Hampton style to Spanish villas to modern design.
 
The beautiful beaches along the Pacific Coast Highway, including the Will Rogers State Beach, is just minutes away from Pacific Palisades neighborhoods. The picturesque Pacific Palisades downtown main street has a handful of cafes, luxury boutiques such as the revered Elyse Walker, and yoga studios. Notable restaurants in Pacific Palisades include the Hungry Cat, an artisan seafood house, and Gladstone’s, complete with an oceanfront outdoor patio. Families can take full advantage of the Pacific Palisades Park & Recreation center. Residents and tourists alike hike up along Rustic Canyon Park and Temescal Gateway Park for stunning views of Southern California, especially the ocean on the horizon.

Overview for Pacific Palisades, CA

23,037 people live in Pacific Palisades, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $131,556. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,037

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$131,556

Average individual Income

Around Pacific Palisades, CA

There's plenty to do around Pacific Palisades, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Topanga Farmers Market, YOGAthletica, and Deep End Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.44 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.02 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.31 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.91 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.43 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Pacific Palisades, CA

Pacific Palisades has 8,840 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Pacific Palisades do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,037 people call Pacific Palisades home. The population density is 4,041.165 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,037

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48

Median Age

48.88 / 51.12%

Men vs Women

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8,840

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$131,556

Average individual Income

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Schools in Pacific Palisades, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Pacific Palisades. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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