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Morro Bay, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Morro Bay, CA (San Luis Obispo County) — Census median home value $864,900, county listing prices up about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Morro Bay houses and the broader area.
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Morro Bay, CA is in San Luis Obispo County, California — this guide covers houses in Morro Bay and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,717, with a median household income of $92,553. Census data puts the median value of houses in Morro Bay at $864,900.
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Market overview
Morro Bay housing market
Morro Bay is in San Luis Obispo County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Morro Bay and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$864,900
Population (Census ACS)
10,717
Median household income
$92,553
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
Morro Bay market snapshot
Population
10,717
County
San Luis Obispo County
Median Household Income
$92,553
Median Home Value (city)
$864,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,820/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 Morro Bay's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $864,900.
County Price Trend
San Luis Obispo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Morro Bay has an estimated population of 10,717 and a median household income of $92,553, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Morro Bay's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% 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 Morro Bay
County guide: San Luis Obispo County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Morro Bay.
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Nearby communities include Los Osos, Cayucos, California Polytechnic State University, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Garden Farms, Santa Margarita, Templeton, Los Ranchos, Cambria, Edna, Pismo Beach, El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), Grover Beach, Creston.
Los Osos market data
Nearby city · ~4.8 mi
Cayucos market data
Nearby city · ~5.2 mi
California Polytechnic State University market data
Nearby city · ~12.1 mi
Atascadero market data
Nearby city · ~13.1 mi
San Luis Obispo market data
Nearby city · ~13.2 mi
Avila Beach market data
Nearby city · ~14.2 mi
Garden Farms market data
Nearby city · ~14.7 mi
Santa Margarita market data
Nearby city · ~14.7 mi
Templeton market data
Nearby city · ~15.6 mi
Los Ranchos market data
Nearby city · ~17.2 mi
Cambria market data
Nearby city · ~17.6 mi
Edna market data
Nearby city · ~18.3 mi
Pismo Beach market data
Nearby city · ~18.4 mi
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) market data
Nearby city · ~21.9 mi
Grover Beach market data
Nearby city · ~22.0 mi
Creston market data
Nearby city · ~22.3 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Guadalupe (~32.4 mi), Bradley (~34.5 mi), Santa Maria (~38.4 mi), Casmalia (~41.2 mi), Lockwood (~41.3 mi), Orcutt (~42.6 mi), San Ardo (~45.4 mi), Garey (~45.7 mi), Sisquoc (~47.6 mi), Fort Hunter Liggett (~47.9 mi), Vandenberg AFB (~48.7 mi), Vandenberg Village (~50.8 mi), Mission Hills (~52.7 mi), San Lucas (~53.3 mi), Lompoc (~53.6 mi), Los Alamos (~54.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Morro Bay data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
10,717
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$864,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$92,553
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,820
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.29%
Census place type
city
County
San Luis Obispo County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.34 sq mi
Census GEOID
0649362
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 Morro Bay
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
Morro Bay FAQ
What are houses worth in Morro Bay, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Morro Bay at $864,900.
How much do houses cost in Morro Bay, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Morro Bay, Census ACS data shows a median value of $864,900. Active listing prices in San Luis Obispo County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Morro Bay, CA?
Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Morro Bay's population at approximately 10,717.
What's the median rent in Morro Bay, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Morro Bay at approximately $1,820 per month.
What is the median household income in Morro Bay, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Morro Bay at approximately $92,553.
Is the Morro Bay housing market growing?
San Luis Obispo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.29% annual change in 2025.
Is Morro Bay, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Morro Bay's median home value at about 9.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% 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 Morro Bay, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lucia Mar Unified for many Morro Bay addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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