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San Simeon, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
301
Population
376/sq mi density
$54,705
Median Income
$29,852 per capita
$276,600
Home Value
$604,514 Zillow
$1,343
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
475
Violent Crime/100K
2,225 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,705 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$276,600 home value, $1,343/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$276,600
2% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,343/mo
15% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
40.5%
38% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
275
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$276,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$604,514
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
40.5%
Owner-Occupied
59.5%
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:
$1,343/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
40.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $276,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,514 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,343 |
| 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
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 40.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 275 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 31.9% |