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California Polytechnic State University, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,529 Population 4,889/sq mi density
$518,800 Home Value $1,077,043 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
514 Violent Crime/100K 3,083 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
514 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.8% bachelor's degree or higher

California Polytechnic State University, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$518,800
84% above
Zillow: $1,077,043
Violent Crime
514/100K
35% above
3,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.8%
119% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
326 sunny days/yr

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)

Home Value
184%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
219%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
135%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is California Polytechnic State University a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
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).

Safety & Crime

California Polytechnic State University reports 514 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,083/100K.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population7,529
Median Age19.2 yrs
Density4,889/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$5,540
Unemployment5.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent514/100K
Property3,083/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI48 (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
Broadband60.0%
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.
13.6% 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.