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San Luis Obispo, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in San Luis Obispo, CA (San Luis Obispo County) — Census median home value $896,500, county listing prices up about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for San Luis Obispo houses and the broader area.
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San Luis Obispo, CA is in San Luis Obispo County, California — this guide covers houses in San Luis Obispo and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 48,039, with a median household income of $66,711. Census data puts the median value of houses in San Luis Obispo at $896,500.
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Market overview
San Luis Obispo housing market
San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in San Luis Obispo and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$896,500
Population (Census ACS)
48,039
Median household income
$66,711
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
San Luis Obispo market snapshot
Population
48,039
County
San Luis Obispo County
Median Household Income
$66,711
Median Home Value (city)
$896,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,906/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 San Luis Obispo's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $896,500.
County Price Trend
San Luis Obispo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
San Luis Obispo has an estimated population of 48,039 and a median household income of $66,711, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
San Luis Obispo's Census-reported median home value works out to about 13.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 34% 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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Nearby communities include California Polytechnic State University, Los Ranchos, Edna, Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Santa Margarita, Los Osos, Grover Beach, Garden Farms, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Morro Bay, Los Berros, Atascadero, Callender, Blacklake.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Guadalupe (~21.5 mi), Santa Maria (~26.3 mi), Casmalia (~30.6 mi), Orcutt (~30.8 mi), Garey (~33.1 mi), Sisquoc (~35.0 mi), Vandenberg AFB (~38.3 mi), Vandenberg Village (~40.1 mi), Bradley (~41.9 mi), Mission Hills (~41.9 mi), Los Alamos (~42.5 mi), Lompoc (~43.2 mi), Lockwood (~51.9 mi), Los Olivos (~52.1 mi), Buellton (~52.4 mi), Ballard (~53.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
San Luis Obispo data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
48,039
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$896,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$66,711
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,906
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.29%
Census place type
city
County
San Luis Obispo County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
13.64 sq mi
Census GEOID
0668154
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 San Luis Obispo
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
San Luis Obispo FAQ
What are houses worth in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in San Luis Obispo at $896,500.
How much do houses cost in San Luis Obispo, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in San Luis Obispo, Census ACS data shows a median value of $896,500. Active listing prices in San Luis Obispo County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in San Luis Obispo, CA?
San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts San Luis Obispo's population at approximately 48,039.
What's the median rent in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in San Luis Obispo at approximately $1,906 per month.
What is the median household income in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in San Luis Obispo at approximately $66,711.
Is the San Luis Obispo housing market growing?
San Luis Obispo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.29% annual change in 2025.
Is San Luis Obispo, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts San Luis Obispo's median home value at about 13.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 34% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lucia Mar Unified for many San Luis Obispo addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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