Morro Bay, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
10,717 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,553 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$864,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$743 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.2% 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 leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (52%) 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 4 0 51
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 61
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 2 0 56
Dec 3 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Morro Bay High
1 miles, NE · 4.1star
Del Mar Elementary
2 miles, NE · 3.7star
Baywood Elementary
3 miles, S · 3.2star
Monarch Grove Elementary
4 miles, S · 4.1star
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Colleges

Cuesta College
8 miles, SE · 1.9star
Laurus College
13 miles, SE
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Hospitals

French Hospital Medical Center
14 miles, SE · 4.1star
Twin Cities Community Hospital
15 miles, NE · 1.4star
Marian Regional Medical Center
38 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
87 miles, S · 1.4star
Monterey Regional Airport
100 miles, N · 1star
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