Living in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) · Census data 2020–2024

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) has 31,446 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $92,228 (7% lower than the California median), the median home value is $687,200, the median rent is $1,981/month.

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) at a glance

Population
31,446
Median age
38.7State: 37.9
Median household income
$92,228State: $99,122
Median home value
$687,200State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,981/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
61.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
Average commute
26 min

Is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.

Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.

The weather is best in April to June and October.

Cost of living in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) the median home value is $687,200, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,981 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,667 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)$687,200
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)$1,981
California$2,036
United States$1,413

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) median household income

The median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is $92,228 and the income per person is $44,628. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)$92,228
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles): homes for sale and rent

Housing units
12,910
Owner-occupied
61.3%
Renter-occupied
38.7%
Vacant
7.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
2.60

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) demographics

Population
31,446
Median age
38.7
Under 18
25.2%
65 and older
20.9%
Households
11,979
Foreign-born
15.2%
Veterans
6.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White60.3%
Hispanic or Latino36.7%
Black0.4%
Asian3%

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Education in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)

29.7% of adults 25 and older in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)29.7%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)

Unemployment rate
6.3%State: 6.6%
Average commute
26 minState: 29 min
Work from home
11.4%
Drive alone
73.8%
Public transit
1.1%
Walk to work
1.7%
Homes with broadband
94.4%

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)31,446$92,228$687,200$1,981
Templeton9,580$117,063$810,400$2,533
Whitley Gardens244$28,214—$1,750
San Miguel3,227$95,458$539,700$1,791
Atascadero29,712$91,429$716,500$1,854
Lake Nacimiento3,339$91,615$504,200$1,793
Shandon1,169$107,273$448,500—
Cayucos2,427$87,235$1,011,900$1,571
Oak Shores128$66,750$525,000$2,308

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Living in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles): FAQ

What is the median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA?

The median household income in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is $92,228, 7% 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?

The median home value in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is $687,200, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?

The median gross rent in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is $1,981 per month, about 34.1% of household income.

Is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.

What is the median age in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?

The median age in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is 38.7 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?

The average commute to work in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is 26 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?

The unemployment rate in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?

29.7% of adults in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 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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