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Cayucos

#5 in Best Places to Live in San Luis Obispo County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 2 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Cayucos is a town in California with a population of 2,847. Cayucos is in San Luis Obispo County. Living in Cayucos offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Cayucos there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals and retirees live in Cayucos and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cayucos are highly rated.
    Population
    2,847

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $720,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,250
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Cayucos Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      32%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      42%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Cayucos

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,226
    National
    $55,322
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      Cayucos Reviews

      2 reviews
      There's something magical when your sitting on the warm sand and starring off into the glimmering ocean. Or at night when your laying in bed and the only noise you hear out your window are the waves crashing alongside the buoy faint ringing. The best time of year is on the winter after all the loud vacation mode tourist have gone back home. Its one of the safest peaceful towns that supports local business and good ethics.
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      Cayucos is a great sleepy little town. Locals look out for each other and the school is great. Typical summer months, June - August, can be foggy and some call it the "June Gloom." The best weather is usually October through mid-December with mostly sunny days.
      • May 22 2017
      • Overall Experience