Housing & Real Estate — San Luis Obispo, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 21,783 |
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| Occupied | 20,005 |
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| Vacant | 1,778 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 7,793 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 12,212 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $935,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,031,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,906/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $5,847/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 31.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 61.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,822 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,381 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,024 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,225 |
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| Median Year Built | 1976 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
