How much are property taxes in Los Osos, CA?
Homeowners in Los Osos, CA pay a median of $6,278 (±$358) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,705.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,552.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $805,800.
In Los Osos, the median real estate tax went from $4,722 in 2015–2019 to $6,278 in 2020–2024 (+33.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $6,278 (±$358)
- With a mortgage
- $6,705
- Without a mortgage
- $5,552
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Los Osos against San Luis Obispo County, its state and the nation
| Los Osos | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,278 (±$358) | $5,636 (±$132) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,705 (±$466) | $6,068 (±$145) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,552 (±$588) | $4,566 (±$248) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $805,800 (±$31,362) | $824,700 (±$12,237) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Los Osos, the median real estate tax is higher than in San Luis Obispo County ($5,636).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In San Luis Obispo County, Los Osos ranks 8 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 285 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Los Osos
The median tax ($6,278) is 0.8% of the median home value ($805,800).
Across San Luis Obispo County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Los Osos have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,722 (±$220) | $6,278 (±$358) | +33.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $551,500 (±$21,592) | $805,800 (±$31,362) | +46.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,310 (±$153) | $2,490 (±$195) | +7.8% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Los Osos
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Osos | — | $6,278 (±$358) | — |
| Morro Bay | 4.8 mi | $5,999 (±$776) | Not measurably different |
| California Polytechnic State University | 8.9 mi | $5,260 (±$1,315) | Not measurably different |
| San Luis Obispo | 9.2 mi | $5,847 (±$296) | Not measurably different |
| Avila Beach | 9.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Cayucos | 9.9 mi | $5,896 (±$1,177) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos | 13 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Santa Margarita | 13 mi | $6,489 (±$1,179) | Not measurably different |
| Pismo Beach | 14 mi | $7,023 (±$767) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Los Ranchos | $10,000 or more |
| 3 | Woodlands | $9,972 (±$1,622) |
| 4 | Callender | $7,560 (±$6,998) |
| 5 | Pismo Beach | $7,023 (±$767) |
| 6 | Santa Margarita | $6,489 (±$1,179) |
| 7 | Cambria | $6,443 (±$339) |
| 8 | Los Osos | $6,278 (±$358) |
| 9 | Templeton | $6,173 (±$1,142) |
| 10 | Morro Bay | $5,999 (±$776) |
| 11 | Cayucos | $5,896 (±$1,177) |
| 12 | San Luis Obispo | $5,847 (±$296) |
| 13 | Atascadero | $5,289 (±$387) |
| 14 | California Polytechnic State University | $5,260 (±$1,315) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Los Osos is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Los Osos
How much are property taxes in Los Osos?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Los Osos, CA is $6,278 (±$358) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Los Osos?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Los Osos, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Los Osos gone up?
In Los Osos, the median real estate tax went from $4,722 in 2015–2019 to $6,278 in 2020–2024 (+33.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Los Osos higher than in San Luis Obispo County?
In Los Osos, the median real estate tax is higher than in San Luis Obispo County ($5,636).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Osos CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Osos CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Osos CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Osos CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Osos CDP, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Los Osos CDP, California (place:44182, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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