At a Glance
Median Income
$146,667
$88,004 per capita
Home Value
$1,231,000
Zillow: $1,077,043
Violent Crime
514/100K
3,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Los Ranchos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Ranchos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Ranchos a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Los Ranchos residents earn a median household income of $146,667 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,004. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Ranchos is $1,231,000 , 337% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,077,043. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Los Ranchos reports 514 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,083/100K.
Education
68.7% of adults in Los Ranchos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Ranchos has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°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
Population1,521
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,667
Per Capita$88,004
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
D
Home Value$1,231,000
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$1,077,043
Housing Units639
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent514/100K
Property3,083/100K
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation254 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations120
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Los Ranchos was built in 1982.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% 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.