Living in Cayucos, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cayucos · Census data 2020–2024
Cayucos has 2,427 residents with a median age of 59.4. The median household income is $87,235 (12% lower than the California median), the median home value is $1,011,900, the median rent is $1,571/month.
Cayucos at a glance
- Population
- 2,427
- Median age
- 59.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $87,235State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,011,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,571/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.7%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Cayucos a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the California median; home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Cayucos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cayucos the median home value is $1,011,900, 204% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,571 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,613 a month in housing costs.
Cayucos median household income
The median household income in Cayucos is $87,235 and the income per person is $57,403. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Cayucos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,413
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 46.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.88
46.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cayucos has many vacation and second homes.
Cayucos demographics
- Population
- 2,427
- Median age
- 59.4
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 1,293
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cayucos ›
Education in Cayucos
44.7% of adults 25 and older in Cayucos have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cayucos
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Cayucos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayucos | 2,427 | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $1,571 |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | $95,843 | $918,200 | $1,858 |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | $108,932 | $805,800 | $2,047 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | $716,500 | $1,854 |
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | $810,400 | $2,533 |
| Cambria | 5,978 | $99,147 | $930,200 | $1,924 |
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | $73,685 | $935,100 | $1,965 |
| San Simeon | 217 | $54,625 | $442,900 | $1,311 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | $92,228 | $687,200 | $1,981 |
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What is the median household income in Cayucos, CA?
The median household income in Cayucos is $87,235, 12% lower 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 Cayucos?
The median home value in Cayucos is $1,011,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Cayucos?
The median gross rent in Cayucos is $1,571 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Cayucos, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the California median; home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Cayucos?
The median age in Cayucos is 59.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Cayucos?
The average commute to work in Cayucos is 42 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cayucos?
The unemployment rate in Cayucos is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cayucos?
44.7% of adults in Cayucos 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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