Morro Bay, CA
Living in Morro Bay
Bikeability28
Walkability50
Commute69
Public Transit28
Affordability26
Public Safety66
Airports5
Hospitals32
Colleges95
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+323 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate19%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector60%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$607kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$482 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K44%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morro Bay
United States45
California55
San Luis Obispo Metro Area26
San Luis Obispo County26
Property Crime in Morro Bay
United States48
California56
San Luis Obispo Metro Area45
San Luis Obispo County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morro Bay
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding10
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morro Bay, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morro Bay, CA
Wishing Well School
4 miles, SE
Old Mission Pre School Kindergarten
12 miles, SE
Central Coast International School
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Morro Bay, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara
88 miles, SE
Westmont College
93 miles, SE
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
93 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morro Bay, CA
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SE
French Hospital Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Twin Cities Community Hospital
15 miles, NE
Marian Regional Medical Center
39 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Morro Bay, CA
San Luis County Regional Airport
16 miles, SE
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
87 miles, SE
Monterey Regional Airport
100 miles, NW