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Arroyo Grande, California

city · San Luis Obispo County

At a glance

18,372
Population
$814,200
Median home value (all homes)
168% above U.S. median
$1,042,039
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,173/mo
Median rent
61% above U.S. median
$102,553
Median household income
31% above U.S. median
23.8 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
24.94%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 150 — 50% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing186% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities26% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost27% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates45.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Arroyo Grande Community Development
The Arroyo Grande Community Development Department is dedicated to promoting safety, sustainability, and connectivity for people who live, work, and visit the City of Arroyo Grande. The department works collaboratively with residents, community groups, and the business community to support diverse, economically stable development while preserving the city’s unique environment and heritage.
county Economic Vitality Corp (San Luis Obispo Co)
REACH is a regional economic action coalition uniting public, private and civic leaders across the Central Coast of California to increase economic prosperity through big thinking, bold action and regional collaboration.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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