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El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California

city · San Luis Obispo County

At a glance

31,446
Population
$687,200
Median home value (all homes)
126% above U.S. median
$906,846
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,981/mo
Median rent
47% above U.S. median
$92,228
Median household income
17% above U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
27.82%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 139 — 39% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing144% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities10% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost37% 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 college24 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates88%
College graduates29.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city El Paso de Robles Economic Development
The City of Paso Robles develops strategies to improve the economic strength of the City through business development, retention and expansion, workforce development, job creation and the diversification of Paso Robles' economy.
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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