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Cambria, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cambria, CA (San Luis Obispo County) — Census median home value $868,400, county listing prices up about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Cambria houses and the broader area.
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Cambria, CA is in San Luis Obispo County, California — this guide covers houses in Cambria and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,038, with a median household income of $89,049. Census data puts the median value of houses in Cambria at $868,400.
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Market overview
Cambria housing market
Cambria is in San Luis Obispo County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cambria and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$868,400
Population (Census ACS)
6,038
Median household income
$89,049
County price trend (2025)
3.29% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Cambria market snapshot
Population
6,038
County
San Luis Obispo County
Median Household Income
$89,049
Median Home Value (city)
$868,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,923/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cambria's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $868,400.
County Price Trend
San Luis Obispo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cambria has an estimated population of 6,038 and a median household income of $89,049, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cambria's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Cambria
County guide: San Luis Obispo County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cambria.
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Nearby communities include San Simeon, Cayucos, Oak Shores, Lake Nacimiento, Morro Bay, Templeton, Los Osos, Atascadero, El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), San Miguel, Garden Farms, California Polytechnic State University, Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Creston.
San Simeon market data
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Nearby city · ~13.4 mi
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Nearby city · ~15.5 mi
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Nearby city · ~17.3 mi
Morro Bay market data
Nearby city · ~17.6 mi
Templeton market data
Nearby city · ~20.6 mi
Los Osos market data
Nearby city · ~22.4 mi
Atascadero market data
Nearby city · ~22.8 mi
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) market data
Nearby city · ~24.9 mi
San Miguel market data
Nearby city · ~26.0 mi
Garden Farms market data
Nearby city · ~28.1 mi
California Polytechnic State University market data
Nearby city · ~28.9 mi
Santa Margarita market data
Nearby city · ~29.1 mi
San Luis Obispo market data
Nearby city · ~30.6 mi
Avila Beach market data
Nearby city · ~31.8 mi
Creston market data
Nearby city · ~31.9 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Bradley (~26.6 mi), Lockwood (~26.8 mi), Fort Hunter Liggett (~31.6 mi), San Ardo (~34.1 mi), San Lucas (~40.0 mi), Pine Canyon (~43.0 mi), King City (~46.0 mi), Guadalupe (~49.8 mi), Greenfield (~54.1 mi), Santa Maria (~56.0 mi), Coalinga (~57.9 mi), Casmalia (~58.4 mi), Orcutt (~60.2 mi), Soledad (~62.4 mi), Garey (~63.3 mi), Avenal (~63.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cambria data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,038
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$868,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$89,049
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,923
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.29%
Census place type
CDP
County
San Luis Obispo County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.42 sq mi
Census GEOID
0610074
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Cambria
Schools
Lucia Mar Unified — 19 schools, 9,591 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Luis Obispo addresses may be served by Lucia Mar Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Cambria FAQ
What are houses worth in Cambria, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cambria at $868,400.
How much do houses cost in Cambria, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Cambria, Census ACS data shows a median value of $868,400. Active listing prices in San Luis Obispo County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cambria, CA?
Cambria houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Luis Obispo County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Cambria, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cambria's population at approximately 6,038.
What's the median rent in Cambria, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cambria at approximately $1,923 per month.
What is the median household income in Cambria, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cambria at approximately $89,049.
Is the Cambria housing market growing?
San Luis Obispo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.29% annual change in 2025.
Is Cambria, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cambria's median home value at about 9.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Cambria, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lucia Mar Unified for many Cambria addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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