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San Luis Obispo, CA
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Population: 47,257
Home Price: $719,300
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Overview
San Luis Obispo is a small city in the state of California with a population of 47,257. San Luis Obispo has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
15.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$39,464
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$61,862
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
Median Age
26.0
42.6
42.3
Gender
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
Male
50.9%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
49.1%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
White
82.4%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
5.3%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
2.9%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.2%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
Median Home Price
$719,300
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,623
$1,406
$801
Family Households
29.3%
29.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.3%
33.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
39.5%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
60.5%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.8%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
14.0%
14.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.1%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.1%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
29.2%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
Mathematics
70.4%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
65.0%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
92.2
35.7
38.0
Robbery
71.2
161.8
40.7
Assault
238.8
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
Burglary
580.3
837.2
336.1
Theft
2905.6
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
155.0
588.1
167.1
Arson
52.4
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around San Luis Obispo, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
veg
happy hour
hot dog
fresh produce
wine
sweet tea
broccoli
hot dogs
veggie
fresh fruit
fresh veggies
thai food
specialty coffee
thai
veggies
beer
vegetable
mexican food
fruits veggies
pizza
cal poly san luis
fantasy sports
football
college football
avid sports
baseball
video games
youth sports
ncaa football
college basketball
college athletics
major league
wrestling
tennis
pro wrestling
teams
basketball
ncaa
golfer
average golfer
inspired by
nft
fine art
digital art
nft artist
nfts
creative writing
fine arts
nature
arts culture
photography
library
creative
composer
graphic design
pfp
prints
portrait
shakespeare
fashion
spending time
spare time
video games
board games
books
nintendo games
photography
anime
gaming
horror movies
ride bicycles
disc golf
pokmon
hiking
enthusiasts
collector
memes
fishing
mountain biking
pokemon
sports
local news
talk radio
producer director
technology science
tech influencers
public relations
marketing
arts culture
pro wrestling
photography
theme park
producer
arts
government politics
tv
pop culture
lifestyle
gaming
fashion beauty
sports
when thunder roars
space
science technology
nature
photography
arts
winter
backyard
beach
ride bicycles
summer
mountain
hiking
indoors
ski
fishing
mountain biking
skiing
camping
black owned
repair shop
coffee shop
shop local
coffee shops
online store
bogo sale
gift shop
hardware store
foodtruck
grocery store
farmers market
marketplace
mcdonalds
butcher shop
handmade
etsy shop
cafes
facebook marketplace
grocery stores
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