Living in Arroyo Grande, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arroyo Grande · Census data 2020–2024
Arroyo Grande has 18,372 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $102,553 (3% higher than the California median), the median home value is $814,200, the median rent is $2,173/month.
Arroyo Grande at a glance
- Population
- 18,372
- Median age
- 45.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $102,553State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $814,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,173/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Arroyo Grande a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Arroyo Grande
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arroyo Grande the median home value is $814,200, 145% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,173 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,631 a month in housing costs.
Arroyo Grande median household income
The median household income in Arroyo Grande is $102,553 and the income per person is $50,623. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Arroyo Grande: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,138
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.35
Arroyo Grande demographics
- Population
- 18,372
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 7,712
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arroyo Grande ›
Education in Arroyo Grande
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Arroyo Grande have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arroyo Grande
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Arroyo Grande vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | $102,553 | $814,200 | $2,173 |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | $86,458 | $727,500 | $2,061 |
| Oceano | 7,128 | $71,598 | $556,100 | $1,584 |
| Los Berros | 145 | $250,001 | — | — |
| Callender | 2,230 | $136,346 | $945,400 | $2,540 |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | $118,072 | $1,021,300 | $2,232 |
| Blacklake | 983 | $99,417 | $825,600 | $2,403 |
| Los Ranchos | 1,467 | $121,800 | $1,244,900 | — |
| Woodlands | 2,061 | $136,618 | $1,162,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The median household income in Arroyo Grande is $102,553, 3% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arroyo Grande?
The median home value in Arroyo Grande is $814,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Arroyo Grande?
The median gross rent in Arroyo Grande is $2,173 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Arroyo Grande, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arroyo Grande?
The median age in Arroyo Grande is 45.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Arroyo Grande?
The average commute to work in Arroyo Grande is 24 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arroyo Grande?
The unemployment rate in Arroyo Grande is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arroyo Grande?
45.3% of adults in Arroyo Grande have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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