San Luis Obispo
- Town in California
San Luis Obispo
- grade AOverall Grade
- Town in California
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 112 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$719,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,718
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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San Luis Obispo Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault291.3national 282.7
- Murder2.1national 6.1
- Rape81.7national 40.7
- Robbery58.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary595.1national 500.1
- Theft2,554.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft245.2national 284
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Working in San Luis Obispo
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$61,862
National
$69,021Places to Work in San Luis Obispo
Top Public Schools Serving San Luis Obispo
Top Private Schools Near San Luis Obispo
- 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 unavailable
Old Mission School
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San Luis Obispo Reviews
Rating 4.18 out of 5 112 reviews
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SLO is a great place to live if you can afford it. Weather is amazing! It feels very safe and had an overall chill and friendly atmosphere. Its great for families who enjoy the beach, parks and hiking. We have only a couple venues for kids in the area, a couple small farms, a small train museum, and a children’s museum. It’s great because we have a very small town atmosphere and enjoy independent shops and restaurants, however there are very few late night options. The arts and entertainment scene is great for a small town especially, but expect to pay a lot for any sort of night out. Housing is extremely expensive and can come times favor college students, food is very expensive and just about everything else. We do have Costco, Target, World Market and plenty of chain stores too so there is a nice blend. Drive thru restaurants are not allowed for environmental reasons. Overall amazing place to be, but expensive. Also jobs don’t pay very well here, unfortunately.
I have been a resident of San Luis Obispo California for 9 years. We have the beach, great hiking, and great weather all year round. There is a huge sense of community here. People out helping each other and those in need. I have never felt more safe and secure than living here in San Luis Obispo. SLO is a great place to raise a family. Lots of things for children to do and the school districts are great! I do believe that I have arrived home.
Everyone here is very kind! If you are an outdoors person, there are loads of hiking and biking trails to choose from. There are also plenty of beaches close by to spend the day relaxing.