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Cayucos, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,517 Population 812/sq mi density
$82,778 Median Income $56,928 per capita
$947,000 Home Value $1,336,550 Zillow
$1,551 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
475 Violent Crime/100K 2,225 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,778 median income, 1.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$947,000 home value, $1,551/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$947,000
236% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,551/mo
33% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,400
Median year built: 1974

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$947,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,336,550
Median Sale Price
$1,420,000
Median List Price
$1,312,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

57.1%
Owner-Occupied
42.9%
Renter-Occupied
57%
43%
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: $1,551/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
104 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
23.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$864
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
31.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
57.1%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$947,000
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$1,336,550
Median Sale Price$1,420,000
Median List Price$1,312,500
Price Per Sq Ft$864

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,551
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 Market104
Sale-to-List Ratio0.9%
Price Drops23.1%
Homes Sold6
Active Inventory26
Price Per Sq Ft$864

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied57.1%
Renter-Occupied42.9%
Homeownership Rate57.1%
Total Housing Units2,400
Median Year Built1974
Rent Burden31.7%