California · Metropolitan Area
Cayucos is a small town in California with a population of 2,517. Residents earn $82,778 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cayucos receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Cayucos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cayucos is $82,778, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cayucos is $947,000, making it a premium housing market at 236% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,551 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Cayucos enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 87.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.4% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,778 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,928 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,179 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,019 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,662 |
| County GDP | $24,505M |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Healthcare | 1,220 |
| Retail | 1,084 |
| Manufacturing | 473 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Commute Time | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
| Census Median | $947,000 |
| 236% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,336,550 |
| Median List Price | $1,312,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,312,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $864 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.2% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,551 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.81% |
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.5% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.0 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4396°N, 120.8898°W |
| County FIPS | 06079 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 812/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Retail Stores | 1,084 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |