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Moving to Pacific Grove, CA
$1,190,400Median home value
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About Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, 'Butterfly Town USA,' is a Victorian seaside city in Monterey County known for monarch butterflies, Asilomar's dunes, and the Point Pinos Lighthouse. With about 15,000 residents, it is Monterey's quieter, more residential neighbor, with a walkable downtown and some of the coast's best shoreline access.
Home prices in Pacific Grove
The median home value in Pacific Grove is $1,190,400.
Top places in Pacific Grove
- Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds — dunes, tide pools, and historic lodge.
- Monarch Grove Sanctuary — overwintering monarch butterflies (seasonal).
- Point Pinos Lighthouse — 1855 lighthouse, the West Coast's oldest continuously operating.
- Lovers Point Park — waterfront park with beach and lawn.
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History — natural history museum downtown.
Commuting from Pacific Grove
- No rail; Highways 68 and 1 connect to Monterey, about 10 minutes east.
- Monterey Regional Airport is about 15 minutes east.
Pacific Grove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pacific Grove, CA?
The median home value in Pacific Grove is $1,190,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Pacific Grove, CA?
No rail; Highways 68 and 1 connect to Monterey, about 10 minutes east.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.