Nipomo, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
17,266
Population
1,145/sq mi density
$102,382
Median Income
$39,021 per capita
$674,100
Home Value
$940,580 Zillow
$1,956
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$102,382 median income, 2.7% 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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$674,100
139% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,956/mo
68% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,993
Median year built: 1988
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$674,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$940,580
Redfin Median Sale
$775,000
Median Sale Price
$775,000
Median List Price
$948,990
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.4%
Owner-Occupied
30.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,956/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$775,000
Median Days on Market
7 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
11.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$527
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $674,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,580 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $775,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $775,000 |
| Median List Price | $948,990 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $527 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,956 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.5% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 26 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $527 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,993 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |