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San luis obispo, CA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in San luis obispo.

Population: 64,899 (Census ACS)

The median home value in San luis obispo, CA is $1.10M — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $778,250 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,107/month. 16 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 11.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.10M

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.10M
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+71.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.10M
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
$778,250
Median list price
$754,750
Median price per sqft
$527
1-year sale-price change
+5.0%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
137
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,107/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
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)
111.7 (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
16
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
San Luis Coastal Unified, Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter District, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Schools include
Hawthorne Elementary, Los Ranchos Elementary, San Luis Obispo High, Sinsheimer Elementary, PEEP - PREPARE

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 (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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 (24.5 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)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
49.7°F
Annual precipitation
18.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
199
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
717
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,379
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,255

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
84
Nearest airport
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTH SIERRA VISTA, MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 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
1,978
Housing built before 1970
17.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
59.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,936
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
90.0%

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

San luis obispoState medianUS median
Median home value$1.10M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$778,250$696,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,107/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,936$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 San luis obispo, CA?
$1.10M.
What is the median sale price in San luis obispo, CA?
$778,250.
How long do homes take to sell in San luis obispo, CA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in San luis obispo, CA?
Typical rent: $3,107/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San luis obispo, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake.
Is San luis obispo, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in San luis obispo, 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 San luis obispo, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San luis obispo, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve San luis obispo, CA?
16 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is San luis obispo, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in San luis obispo, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San luis obispo, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 111.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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