Los Osos, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
15,048 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$103,504 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$728,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$880 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,783 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.9% 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 5 0 51
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 1 0 59
May 0 0 62
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 68
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 2 0 56
Dec 4 0 51

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 6%

Schools

Los Osos Middle
1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Monarch Grove Elementary
1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Baywood Elementary
2 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Cuesta College
5 miles, E 1.9 star
Laurus College
9 miles, SE

Hospitals

French Hospital Medical Center
10 miles, SE 4.1 star
Twin Cities Community Hospital
18 miles, NE 1.4 star
Marian Regional Medical Center
34 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

San Luis County Regional Airport
11 miles, SE 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
82 miles, S 1.4 star
Meadows Field
100 miles, E 1 star