Living in San Ardo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Ardo · Census data 2020–2024
San Ardo has 462 residents with a median age of 25.7. The median home value is $445,900, the median rent is $1,225/month.
San Ardo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Ardo at a glance
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 25.7State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $445,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is San Ardo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 25%; a poverty rate of 40.3%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in San Ardo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Ardo the median home value is $445,900, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in San Ardo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 116
- Owner-occupied
- 47.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.3%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 4.24
San Ardo demographics
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 25.7
- Under 18
- 44.4%
- 65 and older
- 3.2%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 27.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Ardo ›
Education in San Ardo
0% of adults 25 and older in San Ardo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Ardo
- Unemployment rate
- 25%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
San Ardo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Ardo | 462 | — | $445,900 | $1,225 |
| San Lucas | 134 | $56,094 | $335,000 | $1,679 |
| Pine Canyon | 2,477 | $110,827 | $414,100 | $1,783 |
| King City | 13,604 | $66,761 | $449,900 | $1,534 |
| Oak Shores | 128 | $66,750 | $525,000 | $2,308 |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | $91,615 | $504,200 | $1,793 |
| San Miguel | 3,227 | $95,458 | $539,700 | $1,791 |
| Greenfield | 20,232 | $84,740 | $531,400 | $1,724 |
| San Simeon | 217 | $54,625 | $442,900 | $1,311 |
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What is the average home price in San Ardo?
The median home value in San Ardo is $445,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Ardo?
The median gross rent in San Ardo is $1,225 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is San Ardo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 25%; a poverty rate of 40.3%.
What is the median age in San Ardo?
The median age in San Ardo is 25.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Ardo?
The average commute to work in San Ardo is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Ardo?
The unemployment rate in San Ardo is 25% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Ardo?
0% of adults in San Ardo 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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