Nipomo, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
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
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
17,266 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$102,382 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$674,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$728 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,756 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.5% 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 3 0 49
Feb 3 0 51
Mar 2 0 54
Apr 1 0 56
May 0 0 60
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 1 0 55
Dec 2 0 49

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, CA State Senate District 21, CA Assembly District 37, CA
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Schools

Dana Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Nipomo High
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Central Coast New Tech High
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

CET-Santa Maria
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
Allan Hancock College
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Marian Regional Medical Center
7 miles, S • 3.2 star
French Hospital Medical Center
19 miles, N • 4.1 star
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
27 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

San Luis County Regional Airport
16 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
56 miles, S • 1.4 star
Meadows Field
86 miles, E • 1 star
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