Palos Verdes Estates

Listed in the 2018 USA TODAY "America's Top 50 Best Cities To Live", Palos Verdes Estates is the only California city to be included!

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Listed in the 2018 USA TODAY "America's Top 50 Best Cities To Live", Palos Verdes Estates is the only California city to be included!

Palos Verdes Estates is comprised of four residential neighborhoods—Lunada Bay, Malaga Cove, Montemalaga, and Valmonte. The City has miles of shoreline with picturesque bluff-top views and neighborhood walking paths. Gently winding roadways, green hillsides, and 28% of the land is dedicated as parkland. Recreational venues include, an award winning Golf Club, a 12-court Tennis Club, a Beach and Athletic Club, and Stables with boarding, riding lessons and trail rides.

New York financier Frank A. Vanderlip, Sr. purchased the land from the Bixby family in 1913 with the idea of building a planned, residential community. The new community was laid out and landscaped by the famous Olmsted Brothers, sons of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., who designed Central Park in New York City. The City is known for its unique rural character and enjoys an international reputation for its scenic beauty. 

The Palos Verdes Estates real estate market offers a diverse variety of properties. The assortment of architecture includes everything from traditional homes to modern architectural properties. From “Old Spanish” haciendas to gated palatial chateaus. Over the last six years, Chris Adlam has been the top-grossing Palos Verdes Estates real estate agent in both listings and sales.

Backed by more than three decades of experience and a deep knowledge of the Palos Verdes market, Chris closed approximately $161.4 million in sales volume in 2024, earning recognition as one of California’s top agents by RealTrends.

Palos Verdes Estates Palos Verdes Estates, CA

13,047 people live in Palos Verdes Estates, where the median age is 52.9 and the average individual income is $142,117. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,047

Total Population

52.9 years

Median Age

High

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

$142,117

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Palos Verdes Estates has 5,032 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palos Verdes Estates do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,047 people call Palos Verdes Estates home. The population density is 2,731.93 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,047

Total Population

High

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

52.9

Median Age

49.9 / 50.1%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
5,032

Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$142,117

Average individual Income

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Schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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