San Luis Obispo, CA
Living in San Luis Obispo
Bikeability
89
Walkability
80
Commute
97
Public Transit
58
Affordability
29
Public Safety
65
Airports
5
Hospitals
33
Colleges
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
47k
Population
+2.3k (2010–19)
27 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
50%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
40%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years50%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate12%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone29%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
74%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
68%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van75%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$643k
Median Home Value
+$55k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k
Median Monthly Rent
+$372 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in San Luis Obispo
United States45
California55
San Luis Obispo Metro Area26
San Luis Obispo County26
Property Crime in San Luis Obispo
United States48
California56
San Luis Obispo Metro Area45
San Luis Obispo County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 59 | 1 | 0 |
May | 62 | 0 | 0 |
Jun | 66 | 0 | 0 |
Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
Aug | 69 | 0 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 0 | 0 |
Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
Nov | 56 | 2 | 0 |
Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in San Luis Obispo
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding11
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near San Luis Obispo, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near San Luis Obispo, CA
Lindamood Bell Academy
1 miles, NW
San Luis Obispo Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
San Luis Obispo Christian School
1 miles, NE
San Luis Obispo Christian School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near San Luis Obispo, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara
75 miles, SE
Westmont College
80 miles, SE
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
80 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near San Luis Obispo, CA
French Hospital Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
2 miles, N
Twin Cities Community Hospital
20 miles, N
Marian Regional Medical Center
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis County Regional Airport
2 miles, SE
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
74 miles, SE
Meadows Field
91 miles, E