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San Luis Obispo, California

city · San Luis Obispo County

At a glance

48,491
Population
$935,100
Median home value (all homes)
208% above U.S. median
$1,097,597
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,965/mo
Median rent
46% above U.S. median
$73,685
Median household income
6% below U.S. median
16.1 min
Average commute
92.7%
Homes with broadband
51.82%
Locations with fiber available
7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 160 — 60% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing226% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities33% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost14% below
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 college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates54.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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