Grover Beach, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,687 Population 5,492/sq mi density
$82,534 Median Income $41,607 per capita
$691,900 Home Value $774,179 Zillow
$1,921 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
304 Violent Crime/100K 1,216 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$82,534 median income, 3.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$691,900 home value, $1,921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
304 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Grover Beach, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,534
10% above
$41,607 per capita
Home Value
$691,900
145% above
Zillow: $774,179
Median Rent
$1,921/mo
65% above
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
20% below
1,216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Grover Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grover Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
245%
Rent
165%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grover Beach a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grover Beach residents earn a median household income of $82,534 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,607. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% 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 Grover Beach is $691,900 , 145% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $774,179. Median rent is $1,921/month, with 29.9% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Grover Beach reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,216/100K.

Education

26.9% of adults in Grover Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grover Beach has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population12,687
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density5,492/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,534
Per Capita$41,607
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179

Housing

D
Home Value$691,900
Rent$1,921
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$774,179
Housing Units5,951
Rent Burden29.9%

Crime

F
Violent304/100K
Property1,216/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation64 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Grover Beach was founded in 1887.
The median home in Grover Beach was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
12.2% 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.