At a Glance
Median Income
$103,504
$51,593 per capita
Home Value
$728,000
Zillow: $862,063
Median Rent
$1,909/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
475/100K
2,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Los Osos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Osos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Osos 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
Los Osos residents earn a median household income of $103,504 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,593. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% 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 Los Osos is $728,000 , 158% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $862,063. Median rent is $1,909/month, with 28.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Los Osos reports 475 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,225/100K.
Education
50.1% of adults in Los Osos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Osos has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population15,048
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,179/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,504
Per Capita$51,593
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
C+
Home Value$728,000
Rent$1,909
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$862,063
Housing Units6,670
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent475/100K
Property2,225/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation196 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Los Osos was built in 1977.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% 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.
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