San Luis Obispo, CA

Living in San Luis Obispo

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Bikeability 89
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Walkability 80
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 29
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 95
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Schools 77
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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

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

Airports near San Luis Obispo, CA

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Meadows Field
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