Shelter Cove, Pacifica, CA
At a glance
Shelter Cove is ranked #4 of 11 neighborhoods in Pacifica with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are safety (3.7/5, 4th of 11 in Pacifica) and schools (3.7/5), at a median home price of $2.34M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $453,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.0/5), with prices running about 74% above the Pacifica median.
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Near good merchants2.0
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ortega Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Cabrillo Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Vallemar Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Jefferson High | High | 9-12 | |
| Terra Nova High | High | 9-12 | |
| Westmoor High | High | 9-12 |
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Shelter Cove FAQs9 answers
Is Shelter Cove a good place to live?
Shelter Cove ranks 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Pacifica with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (3.7/5) and schools (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and a median home price of $2.34M against the Pacifica median of $1.35M.
Is Shelter Cove safe?
Shelter Cove, Pacifica scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Pacifica.
What do homes in Shelter Cove cost?
The median home price in Shelter Cove, Pacifica is $2.34M, compared with $1.35M for Pacifica as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $453,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Shelter Cove rising or falling?
The median home price in Shelter Cove, Pacifica is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $2.34M against $2.34M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Shelter Cove?
Schools serving Shelter Cove, Pacifica include Ortega Elementary (3.3/5), Cabrillo Elementary (4.4/5), Ocean Shore Elementary (4.2/5), Vallemar Elementary (4.2/5) and Ingrid B. Lacy Middle (3.7/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Shelter Cove?
Shelter Cove, Pacifica receives 67% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Pacifica's 11 neighborhoods. Summer days run 54° to 62°F and winter days 45° to 58°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Shelter Cove walkable to shops and restaurants?
Shelter Cove, Pacifica scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 2.0 out of 5, 11th of 11 in Pacifica.
How does Shelter Cove compare to other Pacifica neighborhoods?
Shelter Cove ranks 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Pacifica. It ranks 4th of 11 in Pacifica for safety (3.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Pacifica are Rockaway Beach and Westview.
What are the downsides of living in Shelter Cove?
Shelter Cove, Pacifica scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). Its median home price of $2.34M runs about 74% above the Pacifica median of $1.35M.
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