San Luis Obispo

Overview for San Luis Obispo, CA

47,257 people live in San Luis Obispo, where the median age is 26 and the average individual income is $39,464. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

47,257

Total Population

26 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$39,464

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for San Luis Obispo, CA

Population Households Employment

San Luis Obispo has 19,035 households, with an average household size of 2.41. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Luis Obispo do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 47,257 people call San Luis Obispo home. The population density is 3,551.91 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

47,257

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

26

Median Age

50.92 / 49.08%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

19,035

Total Households

2.41

Average Household Size

$39,464

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in San Luis Obispo, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby San Luis Obispo. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Around San Luis Obispo, CA

There's plenty to do around San Luis Obispo, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

65

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

59

Bikeable

Bike Score

31

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kelpful, 350 Cookie Company, and Honey Bee SLO.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Kelpful page on Yelp Search 141 Suburban Rd on Google Maps	Dining	1.65 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 350 Cookie Company page on Yelp	Dining	1.2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Honey Bee SLO page on Yelp	Dining	3.41 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SLO Cheesecake Company page on Yelp	Dining	1.2 miles	26 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SLO Coast Coffee page on Yelp	Dining · $	1.03 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Coastline Catering page on Yelp	Dining	3.41 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the A Satellite Of Love page on Yelp Search 1335 Walker St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.4 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Parable Christian Store page on Yelp Search 921 Rancho Pkwy on Google Maps	Shopping	1.01 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pit Fit page on Yelp Search 2060 Parker Streer on Google Maps	Active	0.31 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Transcendental Meditation page on Yelp Search 466 Branch St on Google Maps	Active	0.47 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Custom Fit page on Yelp Search 223 Granada Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.12 miles	27 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jan’s Place page on Yelp Search 1817 Osos St on Google Maps	Nightlife	0.94 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dreamcatcher Artistry page on Yelp	Beauty	1.2 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Spa Collective page on Yelp Search 1306 Johnson Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.32 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jamaica You page on Yelp Search 1998 Santa Barbara Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.82 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Crown Barbershop page on Yelp Search 3220 Broad St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.22 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Barefoot Body Works SLO page on Yelp Search 1107 Johnson Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.32 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Wedding Beauty Collective page on Yelp	Beauty	1.2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brit Tarr Beauty page on Yelp Search 742 Marsh St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.86 miles	36 reviews	5/5 stars

San Luis Obispo is located midway between San Jose and Los Angeles on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Fr. Junipero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities. The city, referred to locally as “SLO”, “SLOtown”, “S.L.O.” and “San Luis”, is the county seat of San Luis Obispo County and is adjacent to California Polytechnic State University. It has been referred to as “the happiest city in America” by Oprah Winfrey and the National Geographic book “Thrive” by Dan Buettner. The population was 45,119 at the 2010 census.

San Luis Obispo is an outdoor enthusiasts’ mecca. The coastline and foothills offer an incredibly diverse number of activities including surfing, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking, road cycling, rock climbing, boating, fishing, trail running and more – all within just a few minutes of downtown SLO.

San Luis Obispo is widely known for Farmers’ Market. Every Thursday night, Farmers’ Market is held on five downtown blocks of Higuera Street. The streets are closed to traffic, making for a great night of strolling downtown for fresh produce and local fare. Farmers’ Market is also a great time for tourists to check out Bubblegum Alley: a 15-foot high and 70-foot long alley lined with chewed gum left by passers-by.

San Luis Obispo is a dynamic real estate market with home styles to suit everyone. SLO features California Bungalows, Victorians, Spanish, Craftsman, Modern, mixed-use projects and newer tract developments for families looking for the conveniences inherent in planned communities. There are also sprawling horse properties, wine estates and working ranches spread all over San Luis Obispo County.

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Overview for San Luis Obispo, CA

47,257

26 years

High

$39,464

Demographics and Employment Data for San Luis Obispo, CA

47,257

High

26

50.92 / 49.08%

19,035

2.41

$39,464

Schools in San Luis Obispo, CA

Around San Luis Obispo, CA

65

Somewhat Walkable

59

Bikeable

31

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Available Listings in the Area

$945,000

$965,000

$579,000

$181,000

$749,900

$1,200,000

$1,299,990

$410,000

$1,250,000

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San Luis Obispo

Overview for San Luis Obispo, CA

47,257

26 years

High

$39,464

Demographics and Employment Data for San Luis Obispo, CA

47,257

High

26

50.92 / 49.08%

19,035

2.41

$39,464

Schools in San Luis Obispo, CA

Around San Luis Obispo, CA

65

Somewhat Walkable

59

Bikeable

31

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Available Listings in the Area

$945,000

$965,000

$579,000

$181,000

$749,900

$1,200,000

$1,299,990

$410,000

$1,250,000

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