At a Glance
Median Income
$82,534
$41,607 per capita
Home Value
$691,900
Zillow: $759,548
Median Rent
$1,921/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
1,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.2% (39% 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 $759,548. 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 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,761/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population12,687
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density5,492/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,534
Per Capita$41,607
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
D
Home Value$691,900
Rent$1,921
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$759,548
Housing Units5,951
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property1,761/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary413/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
13.6% 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.