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93405

San Luis Obispo, CA

Total Population
24,991
Median Household Income
$48,388
Median Home Value
$863,500
Median Rent
$1,904

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$48,388
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$863,500
102.4% above state median
Rent
$1,904
100% above state median
Median Age
22.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor San Luis Obispo, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 50.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 22.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 10.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 42.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$48,388
-35.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.72 people

Total Households
8,439
Family Households
23.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
28.0%
#2 Industry
Education
18.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.7%
Total Employed Residents:5,123

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.9%
898 workers
Public Transit
1.6%
164 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,111
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.6%
11,698 employed
Labor Force
13,317
1,381 unemployed
Median Age
22.7 years
Per Capita Income
$30,089
Poverty Rate
42.5%

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