At a Glance
Median Income
$108,682
$49,178 per capita
Home Value
$587,000
Zillow: $646,468
Median Rent
$2,094/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
10.7% smoking rate
How Orcutt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orcutt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orcutt a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orcutt residents earn a median household income of $108,682 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,178. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orcutt is $587,000 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $646,468. Median rent is $2,094/month, with 32.6% 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 1979.
Education
32.1% of adults in Orcutt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orcutt 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 totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population31,284
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,891/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,682
Per Capita$49,178
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
B+
Home Value$587,000
Rent$2,094
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$646,468
Housing Units11,533
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation446 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations57
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Orcutt was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.