Cambria, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
6,038 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,049 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$868,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$938 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,826 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 62
Jun 0 0 67
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 68
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Cambria Grammar
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
Santa Lucia Middle
<1 miles, NE · 3.7star
Leffingwell High (Continuation)
1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Coast Union High
2 miles, NE · 3.7star
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Colleges

Cuesta College
25 miles, SE · 1.9star
Laurus College
30 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Twin Cities Community Hospital
20 miles, E · 1.4star
French Hospital Medical Center
31 miles, SE · 4.1star
George L Mee Memorial Hospital
45 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
83 miles, N · 1star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
105 miles, S · 1.4star
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