California Polytechnic State University, CA
At a Glance
Home Value
$518,800
Zillow: $1,077,043
Bachelor's Degree+
73.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
22.4% smoking rate
How California Polytechnic State University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows California Polytechnic State University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is California Polytechnic State University a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in California Polytechnic State University is $518,800 , 84% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,077,043. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average).
Education
73.8% of adults in California Polytechnic State University hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(119% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
California Polytechnic State University 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
Population7,529
Median Age19.2 yrs
Density4,889/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$5,540
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
Home Value$518,800
Rent
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$1,077,043
Housing Units97
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation342 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+51.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations120
Libraries17
Did You Know?
California Polytechnic State University was founded in 1901.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.