Living in Los Ranchos, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Ranchos · Census data 2020–2024
Los Ranchos has 1,467 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $121,800 (23% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,244,900.
Los Ranchos is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Los Ranchos at a glance
- Population
- 1,467
- Median age
- 53State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $121,800State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,244,900State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Los Ranchos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the California median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.4%.
Cons: Home values 69% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Los Ranchos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Los Ranchos the median home value is $1,244,900, 274% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,452 a month in housing costs.
Los Ranchos median household income
The median household income in Los Ranchos is $121,800 and the income per person is $82,772. 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Los Ranchos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 612
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.43
Los Ranchos demographics
- Population
- 1,467
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 33.9%
- Households
- 604
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Ranchos ›
Education in Los Ranchos
70.2% of adults 25 and older in Los Ranchos have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Ranchos
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Los Ranchos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Ranchos | 1,467 | $121,800 | $1,244,900 | — |
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | $73,685 | $935,100 | $1,965 |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | $118,072 | $1,021,300 | $2,232 |
| Avila Beach | 1,303 | $218,259 | $1,243,300 | $1,878 |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | $86,458 | $727,500 | $2,061 |
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | $102,553 | $814,200 | $2,173 |
| Oceano | 7,128 | $71,598 | $556,100 | $1,584 |
| Los Berros | 145 | $250,001 | — | — |
| Callender | 2,230 | $136,346 | $945,400 | $2,540 |
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What is the median household income in Los Ranchos, CA?
The median household income in Los Ranchos is $121,800, 23% 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 Ranchos?
The median home value in Los Ranchos is $1,244,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Los Ranchos, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the California median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.4%. Minuses: home values 69% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Los Ranchos?
The median age in Los Ranchos is 53 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Los Ranchos?
The average commute to work in Los Ranchos is 18 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Ranchos?
The unemployment rate in Los Ranchos is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Ranchos?
70.2% of adults in Los Ranchos 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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