San Luis Obispo County
- County in California
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San Luis Obispo County
- grade B+Overall Grade
- County in California
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 72 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Median Home Value
$630,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,654
National
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San Luis Obispo County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault195.9national 282.7
- Murder0.6national 6.1
- Rape43.3national 40.7
- Robbery41.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary378.8national 500.1
- Theft2,140.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft179.2national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Working in San Luis Obispo County
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$82,514
National
$69,021Places to Work in San Luis Obispo County
Top Public Schools Serving San Luis Obispo County
Top Private Schools Near San Luis Obispo County
- grade A+
Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 54 reviews
- grade B+
Coastal Christian School
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 21 reviews
- grade B minus
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade B+
North County Christian School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade B minus
Acts Advanced Christian Training Schools
- Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
Top Places to Live in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County Reviews
Rating 4.35 out of 5 72 reviews
The city of San Luis Obispo is only accommodating if you are of high socioeconomic status or a Cal Poly student. If you're neither, then the community feels very cold and unwelcoming. The cost of living is outrageous, and the homelessness crisis is huge here. No one seems very welcoming of babies, and daycare and housing is so impacted; the waitlists can take years. Because it is a college-community, employment opportunities are very competitive and the turn-around rate is high as students are always coming in to fill positions. Parking is almost impossible in most neighborhoods, and there is close to no shopping when it comes to fashion and clothing. The county of SLO as a whole is much better than the city. The county has wonderful access to beaches, hiking trails, and beautiful views and scenery. Eateries are abundant, and there are so many recreational activities to engage in.
I love the people in SLO, they are compassionate and caring, and are polite and want to be helpful. I have had some icky experiences with some businesses, but for the most part it is a wonderful place to be. I love that there are no sky scrapers and you can see the sky, and how I am surrounded by nature, there are hikes everywhere! I do have issues with going out at night though, downtown gets very crazy and very crowded, so I tend to stay in with a movie. Bars are right next to each other and it's packed to the point people are in the streets. Homes are priced very high so have been renting this whole time, I cannot afford a house here as the average price is around 750k. It's pretty easy to get places, though I do wish they had more buses, one an hour is too little.
San Luis Obispo County is one of the most beautiful places in this country. It boasts of amazing weather, beautiful beaches, low crime and is home to California Polytechnic State University. Living in this piece of paradise does come with a price tag. Taxes are high, real estate is expensive and job opportunities are not as prevalent as big cities. Overall, It doesn’t get better than living in San Luis Obispo county!