Housing by town in San Luis Obispo County, California
San Luis Obispo County, California has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,992 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,476 in 2015–2019 (+35.0%; Up after inflation).
Callender has the highest median gross rent ($2,540) and Cayucos the lowest ($1,571).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,992 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 37.9%
- Median household income
- $97,446
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in San Luis Obispo County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande | $2,173 | 39.4% | $102,553 | $814,200 | $5,211 |
| Atascadero | $1,854 | 35.4% | $91,429 | $716,500 | $5,289 |
| Avila Beach | $1,878 | 13.5% | $218,259 | $1,243,300 | $10,000 or more |
| California Polytechnic State University | — | 39.4% | — | $564,700 | $5,260 |
| Callender | $2,540 | 39.8% | $136,346 | $945,400 | $7,560 |
| Cambria | $1,924 | 21.9% | $99,147 | $930,200 | $6,443 |
| Cayucos | $1,571 | 39.6% | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $5,896 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | $1,981 | 38.7% | $92,228 | $687,200 | $4,600 |
| Grover Beach | $2,061 | 49.5% | $86,458 | $727,500 | $4,399 |
| Lake Nacimiento | $1,793 | 13.8% | $91,615 | $504,200 | $4,056 |
| Los Osos | $2,047 | 27.1% | $108,932 | $805,800 | $6,278 |
| Los Ranchos | — | 6.1% | $121,800 | $1,244,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Morro Bay | $1,858 | 34.6% | $95,843 | $918,200 | $5,999 |
| Nipomo | $2,106 | 34.4% | $110,022 | $723,700 | $4,841 |
| Oceano | $1,584 | 38.9% | $71,598 | $556,100 | $2,928 |
| Pismo Beach | $2,232 | 35.4% | $118,072 | $1,021,300 | $7,023 |
| San Luis Obispo | $1,965 | 59.7% | $73,685 | $935,100 | $5,847 |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | $1,791 | 42.0% | $95,458 | $539,700 | $4,676 |
| Santa Margarita | — | 46.8% | — | $684,000 | $6,489 |
| Shandon | — | 6.0% | $107,273 | $448,500 | $3,333 |
| Templeton | $2,533 | 26.5% | $117,063 | $810,400 | $6,173 |
| Woodlands | — | 11.4% | $136,618 | $1,162,200 | $9,972 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,100 | $53,500 | $85,700 |
| 2 people | $36,700 | $61,150 | $97,950 |
| 3 people | $41,300 | $68,800 | $110,200 |
| 4 people | $45,850 | $76,450 | $122,400 |
| 5 people | $49,550 | $82,550 | $132,200 |
| 6 people | $53,200 | $88,700 | $142,000 |
| 7 people | $56,900 | $94,800 | $151,800 |
| 8 people | $60,550 | $100,900 | $161,600 |
How the places in San Luis Obispo County rank across California
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Crime reported to police in San Luis Obispo County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,355 | 478 | 3,496 | 1,234 | 283,279 | 8 of 8 |
| 2024 | 1,083 | 378 | 3,329 | 1,163 | 286,196 | 8 of 8 |
| 2025 | 787 | 280 | 2,699 | 959 | 281,412 | 8 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for San Luis Obispo County recorded 787 violent and 2,699 property crimes, 280 and 959 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in San Luis Obispo County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office | 120,480 | 361 | 515 |
| San Luis Obispo Police Department | 50,385 | 175 | 1,035 |
| Paso Robles Police Department | 31,588 | 111 | 495 |
| Atascadero Police Department | 29,742 | 44 | 217 |
| Arroyo Grande Police Department | 18,203 | 23 | 104 |
| Grover Beach Police Department | 12,501 | 27 | 83 |
| Morro Bay Police Department | 10,549 | 21 | 109 |
| Pismo Beach Police Department | 7,964 | 25 | 141 |
ZIP codes in San Luis Obispo County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93446 | 45,554 | $1,966 | $707,500 | $97,943 | 31.8% |
| 93422 | 33,002 | $1,871 | $737,600 | $91,780 | 34.4% |
| 93420 | 31,345 | $2,187 | $917,900 | $110,553 | 33.6% |
| 93401 | 29,202 | $1,912 | $973,000 | $96,824 | 52.1% |
| 93405 | 25,002 | $2,020 | $949,700 | $60,399 | 65.3% |
| 93444 | 21,611 | $2,176 | $816,000 | $110,867 | 29.6% |
| 93402 | 14,197 | $2,047 | $806,800 | $109,090 | 27.0% |
| 93433 | 12,600 | $2,061 | $727,500 | $86,458 | 49.5% |
| 93442 | 11,571 | $1,855 | $918,700 | $95,623 | 34.1% |
| 93465 | 11,039 | $2,610 | $870,100 | $129,259 | 22.1% |
| 93449 | 8,014 | $2,232 | $1,021,300 | $118,072 | 35.4% |
| 93410 | 7,396 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 93445 | 6,857 | $1,615 | $573,800 | $72,261 | 39.2% |
| 93428 | 6,399 | $1,912 | $932,500 | $99,762 | 21.9% |
| 93430 | 3,125 | $1,571 | $1,018,200 | $89,519 | 36.9% |
| 93409 | 2,952 | — | — | — | — |
| 93453 | 2,344 | — | $710,000 | $78,288 | 39.2% |
| 93461 | 1,548 | $1,771 | $467,000 | $92,482 | 21.6% |
| 93432 | 1,142 | $1,717 | $885,700 | $146,938 | 26.5% |
| 93424 | 962 | — | $1,186,700 | — | 13.2% |
| 93407 | 347 | — | — | — | — |
| 93452 | 217 | $1,311 | $442,900 | $54,625 | 65.6% |
| 93408 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about San Luis Obispo County
What is the crime rate in San Luis Obispo County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for San Luis Obispo County recorded 280 violent and 959 property crimes per 100,000 residents (787 violent and 2,699 property crimes in all).
Which place in San Luis Obispo County has the highest rent?
Callender has the highest median gross rent, $2,540 (±$403) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in San Luis Obispo County has the lowest rent?
Cayucos has the lowest median gross rent, $1,571 (±$325) a month.
What is the median rent in San Luis Obispo County, California?
The median gross rent in San Luis Obispo County is $1,992 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Luis Obispo County, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Luis Obispo County, California
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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