PacificCity-Sept2002-MathewDodson, 2002
Pacific City’s story
117 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2002.
- 1909Pacific City is settled
Pacific CityOR
With 1,303 residents, this town was settled in 1909.
Photo: Meronim · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,303
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$466K
Census ACS
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
60.4
years
Jobs based here
534
Balanced
Settled
1909
117 years ago
Is Pacific City a good place to live?
The best of Pacific City’s subject grades is an A− for the outdoors; the weakest is a D− for hazard risk. 38% of residents are 65 or older in Pacific City, where Oregon’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 18%. Only 12 of Oregon’s 228 towns score lower on hazard risk. Pacific City's public schools trail 85% of Oregon towns on state tests and graduation. 15% of the land in Pacific City is conserved, against 4.4% in Oregon’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Siuslaw National Forest, at 201 acres. Pacific City has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
How Pacific City grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oregon), ordered by how far Pacific City is from typical.
Hazard riskTsunamis top the listD−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $466K, 6.7 years of the county’s $69K median household incomeDOpen →SchoolsSchools are among the weakest comparedC−Open →Jobs & income$93K median household income; 534 jobs based hereC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.3 of 20; 0% of households have no car; 26.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →HealthSamaritan North Lincoln Hospital 15.3 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 67° summer afternoons, 1″ of snow–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 60.4; 27% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
What makes Pacific City stand out
Where Pacific City beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Small town
1,303 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pacific City.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Pacific City faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by tsunamis
91risk score of 100
Expected losses in Pacific City break down as 38% from tsunamis and 36% from inland flooding. Compared with 91% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is higher. One declared disaster, in 2007, has brought federal aid to Pacific City households.
FEMA risk score
TsunamisInland floodingEarthquakes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Pacific City stands out in Oregon and nationally: the median age there is higher
60.4median age · OR 40.4
Here, 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 37% in Oregon as a whole. People 65 and older are 38% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 11% of residents (20% statewide).
| Pacific City | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.4 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 27% | 29% |
Pacific CityOregonUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school28%
Some college34%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s11%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.6 points. Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Pacific City | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.5% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.6% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.6% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.5% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 2.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.4% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 25.1% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.4% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.3% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 33.7% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 11.4% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Pacific City: mild winters and pleasant summers
1″snow a winter
Among 143 Oregon towns, just 5 have a lower peak summer temperature than Pacific City. July afternoons reach 66°, January nights drop to 40° and about 1 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–51°
Spring43–57°
Summer51–66°
Fall46–60°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsA−
Protected land: 14.7% of Pacific City
14.7%conserved
There are 5.5 miles of trail across 8 parks and preserves. The trail network density in Pacific City is 1.5 miles per square mile.
14.7%
conserved · 357 of 2,434 acres
5.5 mi
of trails · 1.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area | 2.7 mi | 139 |
| 2. Siuslaw National Forest | — | 201 |
| 3. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge | — | 76 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
With 1.5 jobs for every working resident, Pacific City draws in 491 commuters
12%work in town
Of the 143 Oregon towns we compare, none has a lower average trip to work than Pacific City. Most working residents leave Pacific City for work: only 12% work in town. The share of residents in Pacific City who live below the poverty line: 17%. Half of commuters travel less than 20 miles.
| Pacific City | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 11 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Pacific City12%
Tillamook11%
Portland7%
Lincoln City6%
Salem4%
20 mi
median commute distance
534
jobs based in Pacific City
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 67% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Pacific City is less healthy than 53% of U.S. towns
47%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
Among adults in Pacific City, 30% sleep under 7 hours. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Pacific City is ahead of Oregon on 3 and behind on 9.
| Pacific City | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
3 better14 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Pacific City | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.1% | 71.4% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 77.2% | 72.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 6.8% |
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D
Homes in Pacific City sell for about $699K
$699Kmedian sale price
In Pacific City, 79% of households own their home. Its midpoint rent stands at $1,194 a month. Sellers in Pacific City got 96.3% of the asking price, typically.
| Pacific City | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,194 a month | $1,414 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
71
days on market
96.3%
sale-to-list price
6
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pacific City
17pages on Pacific City
The big questions
Out and about
Getting set up
Moving to Pacific City: who provides what
Pacific City is unincorporated, so Tillamook County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerTillamook Peoples Utility Dist12.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPacific City Joint Water - San AuthNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesTillamook CountyTillamook County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Oregon you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTillamook County Clerk, Elections OfficeTillamook County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes97135, 9711297135 85% · 97112 15%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pacific City; the nearest are
Tillamook Bay Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tillamook18.7 mi$4,896 in-state tuitionWestern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Monmouth42.6 mi$11,879 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Pacific City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Pacific City
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Pacific City is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,109 at the 2020 census. Pacific City is home to the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- ZIP code
- 97135
- Area code
- 503
Questions about Pacific City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pacific City, OR expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $466,000, 5% below the Oregon typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
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