San Luis Obispo County

CA · Pop. 34,843 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

San Luis Obispo County is a rural county in CA with a population of approximately 34,843.

$/Acre: $3,588

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 272 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 22.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.43%

Combined Sales Tax8.68%

Cost of Living Index129.8

Median Household Income$77,155

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,588

Median Home Price$351K

Acres for Sale3315

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season272 days

Annual Rainfall79 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low53°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,621 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)389 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K708

Property Crime /100K753

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyStrong