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Los Ranchos, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Los Ranchos, CA (San Luis Obispo County) — Census median home value $1,231,000, county listing prices up about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Los Ranchos houses and the broader area.
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Los Ranchos, CA is in San Luis Obispo County, California — this guide covers houses in Los Ranchos and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,521, with a median household income of $146,667. Census data puts the median value of houses in Los Ranchos at $1,231,000.
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Market overview
Los Ranchos housing market
Los Ranchos is in San Luis Obispo County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Los Ranchos and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,231,000
Population (Census ACS)
1,521
Median household income
$146,667
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
Los Ranchos market snapshot
Population
1,521
County
San Luis Obispo County
Median Household Income
$146,667
Median Home Value (city)
$1,231,000
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/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 Los Ranchos's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,231,000.
County Price Trend
San Luis Obispo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Los Ranchos has an estimated population of 1,521 and a median household income of $146,667, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Los Ranchos's Census-reported median home value works out to about 8.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -5454533% 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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County guide: San Luis Obispo County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Los Ranchos.
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Nearby communities include Edna, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, California Polytechnic State University, Oceano, Los Berros, Callender, Santa Margarita, Blacklake, Los Osos, Woodlands, Garden Farms, Nipomo.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Guadalupe (~17.4 mi), Santa Maria (~22.0 mi), Orcutt (~26.4 mi), Casmalia (~26.5 mi), Garey (~28.7 mi), Sisquoc (~30.7 mi), Vandenberg AFB (~34.2 mi), Vandenberg Village (~35.9 mi), Mission Hills (~37.7 mi), Los Alamos (~38.2 mi), Lompoc (~39.0 mi), Bradley (~46.0 mi), Los Olivos (~47.8 mi), Buellton (~48.0 mi), Ballard (~49.2 mi), Solvang (~50.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Los Ranchos data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
1,521
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,231,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$146,667
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.29%
Census place type
CDP
County
San Luis Obispo County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.89 sq mi
Census GEOID
0644242
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 Los Ranchos
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
Los Ranchos FAQ
What are houses worth in Los Ranchos, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Los Ranchos at $1,231,000.
How much do houses cost in Los Ranchos, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Los Ranchos, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,231,000. Active listing prices in San Luis Obispo County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Los Ranchos, CA?
Los Ranchos 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 Los Ranchos, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Los Ranchos's population at approximately 1,521.
What's the median rent in Los Ranchos, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Los Ranchos at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Los Ranchos, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Los Ranchos at approximately $146,667.
Is the Los Ranchos housing market growing?
San Luis Obispo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.29% annual change in 2025.
Is Los Ranchos, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Los Ranchos's median home value at about 8.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -5454533% 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 Los Ranchos, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lucia Mar Unified for many Los Ranchos addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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