Nipomo, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Nipomo is a small city in California with a population of 17,266. Residents earn $102,382 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
17,266 Population 1,145/sq mi density
$102,382 Median Income $39,021 per capita
$674,100 Home Value $923,276 Zillow
$1,956 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,382 median income, 1.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$674,100 home value, $1,956/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,382
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $674,100
139% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.4%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,956
68% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.6%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Nipomo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population17,266
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,145/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 53%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,382
Per Capita$39,021
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$24,505M
Commute28 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$674,100
Rent$1,956
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$923,276

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain13.3 in/yr
Elevation344 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+83.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Libraries17

Is Nipomo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nipomo receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Nipomo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nipomo is $102,382, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Nipomo among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nipomo is $674,100, making it a premium housing market at 139% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,956 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Nipomo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Nipomo has a population of 17,266 with a density of 1,145 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.2%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

17,266
Total Population
1,145
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
15.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Nipomo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.6%
14% below US avg
Spanish32.4%
142% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Nipomo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nipomo is $102,382, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Nipomo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,382
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,021
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
IRS Avg AGI$98,019

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,662
County GDP$24,505M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,072
Healthcare1,220
Retail1,084
Manufacturing473

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,639
118% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Nipomo is $674,100, 139% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,956 (68% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $923,276.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$674,100
139% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$923,276
Median List Price$948,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$948,990
$/Sq Ft$527
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio102.5%
Price Drops11.5%
Inventory26

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,956
68% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,639
118% above US avg
Effective Rate1.13%
In Nipomo, 27.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Nipomo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.6%
14% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate68.4%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access86.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,220

Crime Rates: Nipomo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Nipomo has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.3 inches
65% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²)
Population Density1,145/sq mi
Coordinates35.0307°N, 120.4978°W
County FIPS06079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.1%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
25% below US avg
High School+83.5%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,145/sq mi
Total Area15.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,220
Restaurants1,072
Retail Stores1,084

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Work from Home6.7%

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