Lake Nacimiento, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,464 Population 330/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $45,725 per capita
$475,700 Home Value $650,927 Zillow
$1,971 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$475,700 home value, $1,971/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Nacimiento, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$45,725 per capita
Home Value
$475,700
69% above
Zillow: $650,927
Median Rent
$1,971/mo
69% above
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Lake Nacimiento Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
169%
Rent
169%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Nacimiento a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Nacimiento residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,725. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Lake Nacimiento is $475,700 , 69% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,927. Median rent is $1,971/month, with 29.8% 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 1988.

Education

20.2% of adults in Lake Nacimiento hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Nacimiento has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population3,464
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$45,725
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179

Housing

B+
Home Value$475,700
Rent$1,971
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$650,927
Housing Units1,988
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation1,091 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute44 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Nacimiento was built in 1988.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% 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.