At a Glance
Median Income
$112,913
$74,035 per capita
Home Value
$992,900
Zillow: $1,094,397
Median Rent
$2,298/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
4,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Pismo Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pismo Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pismo Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pismo Beach residents earn a median household income of $112,913 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,035. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Pismo Beach is $992,900 , 252% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,094,397. Median rent is $2,298/month, with 31.1% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Pismo Beach reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,116/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.1% of adults in Pismo Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pismo Beach has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 62°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
Population8,024
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density2,293/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,913
Per Capita$74,035
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
D
Home Value$992,900
Rent$2,298
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$1,094,397
Housing Units5,991
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property4,116/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary1,074/100K
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Pismo Beach was founded in 1946.
The median home in Pismo Beach was built in 1985.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% 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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