Living in Pismo Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pismo Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Pismo Beach has 8,014 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $118,072 (19% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,021,300, the median rent is $2,232/month.
Pismo Beach at a glance
- Population
- 8,014
- Median age
- 55.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $118,072State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,021,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,232/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Pismo Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Pismo Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pismo Beach the median home value is $1,021,300, 207% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,232 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,120 a month in housing costs.
Pismo Beach median household income
The median household income in Pismo Beach is $118,072 and the income per person is $78,198. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pismo Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,147
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 32.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.94
32.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pismo Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Pismo Beach demographics
- Population
- 8,014
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.7%
- Households
- 4,129
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pismo Beach ›
Education in Pismo Beach
51.7% of adults 25 and older in Pismo Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pismo Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Pismo Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | $118,072 | $1,021,300 | $2,232 |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | $86,458 | $727,500 | $2,061 |
| Avila Beach | 1,303 | $218,259 | $1,243,300 | $1,878 |
| Los Ranchos | 1,467 | $121,800 | $1,244,900 | — |
| Oceano | 7,128 | $71,598 | $556,100 | $1,584 |
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | $102,553 | $814,200 | $2,173 |
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | $73,685 | $935,100 | $1,965 |
| 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 Pismo Beach, CA?
The median household income in Pismo Beach is $118,072, 19% 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 Pismo Beach?
The median home value in Pismo Beach is $1,021,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pismo Beach?
The median gross rent in Pismo Beach is $2,232 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Pismo Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pismo Beach?
The median age in Pismo Beach is 55.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pismo Beach?
The average commute to work in Pismo Beach is 23 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pismo Beach?
The unemployment rate in Pismo Beach is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pismo Beach?
51.7% of adults in Pismo 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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