At a Glance
Median Income
$185,363
$135,316 per capita
Home Value
$1,247,300
Zillow: $1,560,198
Median Rent
$2,177/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
79.7%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
7.2% smoking rate
How Avila Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avila Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avila Beach a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avila Beach residents earn a median household income of $185,363 , which is 147% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $135,316. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Avila Beach is $1,247,300 , 342% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,560,198. Median rent is $2,177/month, with 51.0% 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 1992.
Education
79.7% of adults in Avila Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(136% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avila Beach has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population1,365
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$185,363
Per Capita$135,316
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,247,300
Rent$2,177
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$1,560,198
Housing Units1,003
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation427 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute13 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Avila Beach was built in 1992.
50.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.