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Living in Prunedale

Prunedale is a city in the United States. Its population was 20,560 at the end of 2020. Prunedale had an unemployment rate of 8.48% at the end of 2024. Prunedale had a foreign population of 4,064 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 90% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 73% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Prunedale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Prunedale.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Prunedale yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,396 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

19.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,064 people of 20,560 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Prunedale is 8.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Prunedale 8.5%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,951 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate8.48 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Prunedale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Prunedale. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Prunedale's nearest airport was MRY, 26 km away and offered 6 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMRY3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Prunedale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Prunedale.

Climate and air quality

Prunedale recorded annual PM2.5 of 6.2 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Prunedale's monthly mean temperatures were 11.1°C in January and 17.2°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Prunedale average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Prunedale average monthly precipitation, mm02040608067625224102011153254JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Prunedale annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Prunedale is 6.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Prunedale 6.2252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.8 · Feb 17.4 · Mar 18.6 · Apr 19.5 · May 20.2 · Jun 21.3 · Jul 21.5 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 23.6 · Oct 23.2 · Nov 19.8 · Dec 16.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.3 · Feb 6 · Mar 7 · Apr 8 · May 10.1 · Jun 11.6 · Jul 12.8 · Aug 13.1 · Sep 12.2 · Oct 9.8 · Nov 6.9 · Dec 4.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 11.1 · Feb 11.7 · Mar 12.8 · Apr 13.7 · May 15.2 · Jun 16.4 · Jul 17.2 · Aug 17.8 · Sep 17.9 · Oct 16.5 · Nov 13.4 · Dec 10.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.9 · Feb 61.5 · Mar 52.4 · Apr 24.1 · May 9.7 · Jun 1.7 · Jul 0.2 · Aug 0.7 · Sep 1.3 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 32.1 · Dec 53.7 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M317.3 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm319.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul21.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature14.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Pittsburg20,569 residentsRio Rico20,549 residentsLos Lunas20,572 residentsSt. Marys20,546 residentsLouisville20,581 residentsNorth Bellmore20,583 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 119.3 km² comprised Prunedale at the end of 2025. The population density of Prunedale stood at 165.3 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Prunedale residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport80.2%Foreign residents19.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area119.3 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share20.61 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents4,064 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density165.3 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population20,560 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Prunedale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker30%strong on work, weak on safety · range 19–41%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement40%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 26–54%
Foreign residents4,064 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population20,560 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,396 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,951 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate8.48 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Prunedale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Prunedale?

The unemployment rate is 8.48 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Prunedale?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.16 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Prunedale?

The published population is 20,560 people. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

How many foreign residents live in Prunedale?

4,064 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Prunedale a good place to live?

Prunedale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Prunedale, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/prunedale/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Prunedale, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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