Living in Los Osos, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Osos · Census data 2020–2024
Los Osos has 14,166 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $108,932 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $805,800, the median rent is $2,047/month.
Los Osos at a glance
- Population
- 14,166
- Median age
- 48.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $108,932State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $805,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,047/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Los Osos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Los Osos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Los Osos the median home value is $805,800, 142% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,047 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,490 a month in housing costs.
Los Osos median household income
The median household income in Los Osos is $108,932 and the income per person is $56,892. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Los Osos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,367
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.34
Los Osos demographics
- Population
- 14,166
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 5,994
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Osos ›
Education in Los Osos
53.7% of adults 25 and older in Los Osos have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Osos
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Los Osos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Osos | 14,166 | $108,932 | $805,800 | $2,047 |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | $95,843 | $918,200 | $1,858 |
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | $73,685 | $935,100 | $1,965 |
| Avila Beach | 1,303 | $218,259 | $1,243,300 | $1,878 |
| Cayucos | 2,427 | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $1,571 |
| Los Ranchos | 1,467 | $121,800 | $1,244,900 | — |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | $118,072 | $1,021,300 | $2,232 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | $716,500 | $1,854 |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | $86,458 | $727,500 | $2,061 |
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What is the median household income in Los Osos, CA?
The median household income in Los Osos is $108,932, 10% 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 Los Osos?
The median home value in Los Osos is $805,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Los Osos?
The median gross rent in Los Osos is $2,047 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Los Osos, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Los Osos?
The median age in Los Osos is 48.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Los Osos?
The average commute to work in Los Osos is 19 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Osos?
The unemployment rate in Los Osos is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Osos?
53.7% of adults in Los Osos 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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