Economy & Jobs — San Luis Obispo, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,685 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $45,462 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 27,661 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.8% |
| Professional | 16.1% |
| Arts Food | 15.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 355 |
| Physician Offices | 309 |
| Fast Food | 285 |
| Real Estate Offices | 185 |
| Hotels Motels | 185 |
| Dental Offices | 159 |
| Law Offices | 144 |
| Coffee Shops | 119 |
| Insurance Agencies | 109 |
| Child Day Care | 98 |
| Auto Repair | 80 |
| Commercial Banks | 76 |
| Gas Stations | 69 |
| Grocery Stores | 59 |
| Liquor Stores | 54 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
