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Pacific Palisades, CA
Pacific Palisades · Los Angeles County · CA 90272
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles
Think twice
Verdict
$2.0M
Median Price
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Walk Score
5/10
Schools
41 min
to Downtown Los Angeles
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
ASafety
92/100
D+Schools
50/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
Pacific Palisades offers world‑class schools, beach access, and a quiet, affluent vibe, but it comes with an astronomical price tag, almost no public transit, and a real wildfire risk that has led to insurance crunches. If you’re willing to pay for that lifestyle and are comfortable with a car‑centric commute, it might be right for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated public schools
- ✓Close to the beach and scenic coastal views
- ✓High level of safety and low crime
- ✓Quiet, suburban feel with spacious homes
Real Talk
- !Very high cost of living – median home price over $2M
- !Walk score of 0 means you’ll need a car for almost everything
- !Recent wildfire activity has triggered insurance cancellations and higher premiums
- !Limited dining and nightlife options; most social life is out of town
- $Property taxes are high in this affluent community
- $Homeowners insurance premiums can spike after wildfires
- $Maintenance and utilities for large homes add to monthly expenses
Best For
Families looking for top schoolsBeach lovers who value quietAffluent retirees seeking a safe communityRemote workers who prefer a peaceful setting
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Pacific Palisades, CA
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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