Pebble Beach is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of California. With a population of 4,080 people and two associated neighborhoods, Pebble Beach is the 553rd largest community in California.

Pebble Beach home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but Pebble Beach real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Pebble Beach is a military town: the armed forces employs 7.03% of the workforce, making the military a major focus of life in the city. In the civilian sector, Education and Professional, scientific, and technical services are important in the local economy and are the town’s largest civilian employers, employing 15.38% and 13.12% of the civilian workforce respectively.

Of important note, Pebble Beach is also a town of artists. Pebble Beach has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Pebble Beach’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 27.73% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Pebble Beach is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

Pebble Beach is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Pebble Beach’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Pebble Beach is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

If knowledge is power, Pebble Beach is a pretty powerful place. 67.11% of the adults in Pebble Beach have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Pebble Beach in 2022 was $118,888, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $475,552 for a family of four.

Pebble Beach is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Pebble Beach home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pebble Beach residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Pebble Beach include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Pebble Beach is English. Other important languages spoken here include Korean and Arabic.