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Avila Beach
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    Avila Beach

    #1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in San Luis Obispo County
    • A minus
      Overall Grade
    • 1 review
      A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A+
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        C minus
      4. Nightlife
        A minus
      5. Good for Families
        A minus
      6. Diversity
        C+
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        unavailable
      9. Cost of Living
        D
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        A+
      Avila Beach is a with a population of 1,613. Avila Beach is in San Luis Obispo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Avila Beach offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Avila Beach there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Avila Beach and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Avila Beach are highly rated.
      Population
      1,613
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $958,600
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $2,308
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        22%
      • Own
        78%
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      Avila Beach Rankings

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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        7%
      • 10-17 years
        0%
      • 18-24 years
        2%
      • 25-34 years
        8%
      • 35-44 years
        6%
      • 45-54 years
        1%
      • 55-64 years
        29%
      • 65+ years
        46%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        28%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        35%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        19%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        16%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        2%
        11%
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      Working in Avila Beach

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $113,704
      National
      $69,021
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      Avila Beach Reviews

      1 review
      • Aug 9 2020
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