At a Glance
Median Income
$82,778
$56,928 per capita
Home Value
$947,000
Zillow: $1,324,722
Median Rent
$1,551/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
9.6% smoking rate
How Cayucos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cayucos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cayucos a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cayucos residents earn a median household income of $82,778 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,928. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Cayucos is $947,000 , 236% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,324,722. Median rent is $1,551/month, with 31.7% 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 1974.
Education
42.9% of adults in Cayucos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cayucos has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
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 49.
Data Overview
People
Population2,517
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density812/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,778
Per Capita$56,928
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
F
Home Value$947,000
Rent$1,551
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$1,324,722
Housing Units2,400
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.6%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain17.0 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute37 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Cayucos was built in 1974.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% 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.