Living in San Simeon, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Simeon · Census data 2020–2024
San Simeon has 217 residents with a median age of 60.1. The median household income is $54,625 (45% lower than the California median), the median home value is $442,900, the median rent is $1,311/month.
San Simeon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Simeon at a glance
- Population
- 217
- Median age
- 60.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $54,625State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $442,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,311/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 34.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is San Simeon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in San Simeon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Simeon the median home value is $442,900, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,311 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
San Simeon median household income
The median household income in San Simeon is $54,625 and the income per person is $54,264. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Simeon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 34.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.6%
- Vacant
- 46.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.70
46.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that San Simeon has many vacation and second homes.
San Simeon demographics
- Population
- 217
- Median age
- 60.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 30.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Simeon ›
Education in San Simeon
19.7% of adults 25 and older in San Simeon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Simeon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
San Simeon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Simeon | 217 | $54,625 | $442,900 | $1,311 |
| Cambria | 5,978 | $99,147 | $930,200 | $1,924 |
| Oak Shores | 128 | $66,750 | $525,000 | $2,308 |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | $91,615 | $504,200 | $1,793 |
| Cayucos | 2,427 | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $1,571 |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | $95,843 | $918,200 | $1,858 |
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | $810,400 | $2,533 |
| San Miguel | 3,227 | $95,458 | $539,700 | $1,791 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | $716,500 | $1,854 |
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What is the median household income in San Simeon, CA?
The median household income in San Simeon is $54,625, 45% 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 San Simeon?
The median home value in San Simeon is $442,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Simeon?
The median gross rent in San Simeon is $1,311 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is San Simeon, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in San Simeon?
The median age in San Simeon is 60.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Simeon?
The average commute to work in San Simeon is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Simeon?
The unemployment rate in San Simeon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Simeon?
19.7% of adults in San Simeon 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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