San Luis Obispo, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
48,039 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,711 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
33.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$896,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$793 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,832 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.8% 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 5 0 51
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 61
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 62
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 55% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Hawthorne Elementary
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Mission College Prep Hs
1 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

Laurus College
<1 miles, N
Cuesta College
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

French Hospital Medical Center
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Twin Cities Community Hospital
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
Marian Regional Medical Center
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
75 miles, S • 1.4 star
Meadows Field
92 miles, E • 1 star
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