At a Glance
Median Income
$54,705
$29,852 per capita
Home Value
$276,600
Zillow: $602,446
Median Rent
$1,343/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
53.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
9.0% smoking rate
How San Simeon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Simeon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Simeon 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
San Simeon residents earn a median household income of $54,705 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,852. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Simeon is $276,600 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $602,446. Median rent is $1,343/month, with 31.9% 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 1984.
Education
4.1% of adults in San Simeon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
53.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Simeon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population301
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born43.5%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,705
Per Capita$29,852
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
B+
Home Value$276,600
Rent$1,343
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$602,446
Housing Units275
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation229 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+53.5%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in San Simeon was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
43.5% 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.