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San Luis Obispo, CA
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San Luis Obispo, CA
At a Glance
How San Luis Obispo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Luis Obispo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is San Luis Obispo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
San Luis Obispo residents earn a median household income of $66,711 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,462. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 San Luis Obispo is $896,500 , 218% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,077,043. Median rent is $1,906/month, with 46.5% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
San Luis Obispo reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,641/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.4% of adults in San Luis Obispo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Luis Obispo 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 49.