In San Luis Obispo, California, the median home price is $906,818; median household income is $97,446; the population is 281,555; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 232.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
San Luis Obispo at a glance
Population
281,555
Median Household Income
$97,446
Typical Home Value
$906,818
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
232.8
Avg Commute Time
22.3
About San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo has a population of 281,555. The median home value is $906,818, 5% above the California median. Median household income is $97,446 (2% below the California median). The most populated towns are Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in San Luis Obispo
5 towns, by population.
San Luis Obispo at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of San Luis Obispo?
- San Luis Obispo has a population of 281,555 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in San Luis Obispo?
- The median home value in San Luis Obispo is $906,818. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in San Luis Obispo?
- Median household income in San Luis Obispo is $97,446 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is San Luis Obispo in?
- San Luis Obispo is in California.
- How many towns are in San Luis Obispo?
- San Luis Obispo contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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