San Luis Obispo County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
281,486 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,398 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$777,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$794 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,761 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.0% 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-Paso Robles Metro Area
3
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles Metro Area
5
California
5
United States
4

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 62
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 1 0 55
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Santa Margarita Elementary
9 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Creston Elementary
10 miles, N • 3.7 star
Paloma Creek High
12 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Laurus College
15 miles, W
Cuesta College
17 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

French Hospital Medical Center
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
Twin Cities Community Hospital
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Marian Regional Medical Center
30 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

San Luis County Regional Airport
15 miles, W • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
75 miles, S • 1.4 star
Meadows Field
78 miles, E • 1 star
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