Garden Farms, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
248 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,117 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$628,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,053 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$590 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Luis Obispo County
3
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles Metro Area
3
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Luis Obispo County
5
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 61
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 68
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, CA State Senate District 17, CA Assembly District 30, CA
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Schools

Santa Margarita Elementary
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Paloma Creek High
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Cuesta College
9 miles, W • 1.9 star
Laurus College
11 miles, SW
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Hospitals

French Hospital Medical Center
10 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Twin Cities Community Hospital
11 miles, N • 1.4 star
Marian Regional Medical Center
34 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

San Luis County Regional Airport
12 miles, SW • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
81 miles, S • 1.4 star
Meadows Field
88 miles, E • 1 star
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