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Cayucos, CA

Cayucos, CA.

Population: 3,125 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cayucos, CA is $1.34M — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.26M after a median 76 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,350/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.34M

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.34M
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+16.9%
10-year appreciation
+65.6%
All-time peak (2023-12)
$1.41M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.26M
Median list price
$1.40M
Median price per sqft
$811
1-year sale-price change
+1.2%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,350/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Cayucos Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Klau/Buena Vista Mine (13 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
14.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
350
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,886
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,352

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Oak Country Ranch Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTH SIERRA VISTA, ADVENTIST HEALTH TWIN CITIES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-292 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,632
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,255
Average weekly wage
$1,093
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
821

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CayucosState medianUS median
Median home value$1.34M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.26M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,350/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,632$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cayucos, CA?
$1.34M.
What is the median sale price in Cayucos, CA?
$1.26M.
How long do homes take to sell in Cayucos, CA?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Cayucos, CA?
Typical rent: $2,350/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cayucos, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake.
Is Cayucos, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Cayucos, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cayucos, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cayucos, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cayucos, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cayucos, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cayucos, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cayucos, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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