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Arroyo Grande, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
Arroyo Grande, CA
At a Glance
How Arroyo Grande Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arroyo Grande's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Arroyo Grande a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Arroyo Grande residents earn a median household income of $103,258 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,203. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arroyo Grande is $758,100 , 169% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,019,385. Median rent is $1,890/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Arroyo Grande reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,512/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.5% of adults in Arroyo Grande hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arroyo Grande has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.