Cambria, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,038
Population
717/sq mi density
$89,049
Median Income
$53,560 per capita
$868,400
Home Value
$987,850 Zillow
$1,923
Median Rent
39.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
475
Violent Crime/100K
2,225 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$89,049 median income, 4.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$868,400 home value, $1,923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$868,400
208% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,923/mo
65% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,149
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$868,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$987,850
Median Sale Price
$850,000
Median List Price
$889,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.5%
Owner-Occupied
22.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,923/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
71 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
13.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$680
Active Inventory
29
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
39.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $868,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $987,850 |
| Median Sale Price | $850,000 |
| Median List Price | $889,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $680 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,923 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 71 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.8% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 29 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $680 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,149 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 39.7% |
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