Living in Avila Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avila Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Avila Beach has 1,303 residents with a median age of 59.2. The median household income is $218,259 (120% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,243,300, the median rent is $1,878/month.
Avila Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avila Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,303
- Median age
- 59.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $218,259State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,243,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,878/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Avila Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 120% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 69% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Avila Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avila Beach the median home value is $1,243,300, 274% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,878 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Avila Beach median household income
The median household income in Avila Beach is $218,259 and the income per person is $143,969. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Avila Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,027
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 43%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.23
43% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Avila Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Avila Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,303
- Median age
- 59.2
- Under 18
- 4.7%
- 65 and older
- 34.7%
- Households
- 585
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avila Beach ›
Education in Avila Beach
80.9% of adults 25 and older in Avila Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 37.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avila Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 56.8%
- Drive alone
- 36.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Avila Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila Beach | 1,303 | $218,259 | $1,243,300 | $1,878 |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | $118,072 | $1,021,300 | $2,232 |
| Los Ranchos | 1,467 | $121,800 | $1,244,900 | — |
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | $73,685 | $935,100 | $1,965 |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | $86,458 | $727,500 | $2,061 |
| Oceano | 7,128 | $71,598 | $556,100 | $1,584 |
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | $102,553 | $814,200 | $2,173 |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | $108,932 | $805,800 | $2,047 |
| Los Berros | 145 | $250,001 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Avila Beach, CA?
The median household income in Avila Beach is $218,259, 120% 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 Avila Beach?
The median home value in Avila Beach is $1,243,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Avila Beach?
The median gross rent in Avila Beach is $1,878 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Avila Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 120% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 69% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Avila Beach?
The median age in Avila Beach is 59.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Avila Beach?
The average commute to work in Avila Beach is 21 minutes; 56.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avila Beach?
The unemployment rate in Avila Beach is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avila Beach?
80.9% of adults in Avila Beach 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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