Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California
Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California
Arroyo Grande is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California. As of the 2014 census, the city population was 17,908. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.67 square miles. An elevation is 80 feet (24.38 m) above sea level. The population density was 3,158 people per square mile. The median age was 47 years (California state median age was 35.7 years). For every 100 females there were 94 males.
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2014) | 17,908 residents |
Population Change | +13% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 47 years (State: 35.7) |
Below the Poverty Line | 7.4% (Year: 2013) |
Population Males | 8,689 residents |
Population Females | 9,219 residents |
Population Urban | 100% of residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 3.6% Latin America, 1.4% Europe, 1.2% Asia |
Daytime Population Change | -532 (-3%) |
Live and Work in the City | 2,307 (27.1%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 4.1% (State: 5.5%) |
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English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
Arroyo Grande Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
Arroyo Grande Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2013)
Year of Entry for the Foreign-born Arroyo Grande Residents
Countries for the Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $517,305 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2013) | $458,383 (State: $373,100) |
Changes in Home Value | +$238,283 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2013) | $1,131 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $545 – $1,650 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $1,143 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 107 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2013) | $3,215 (0.70%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2013) | $2,886 (0.70%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $64,032 (State: $60,190) |
Changes in Household Income | +$15,796 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2013) | $33,197 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | +$8,886 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
Nearest Colleges & Universities
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo about 13 milesSan Luis Obispo, CAFull-time enrollment: 17,345
- Allan Hancock College about 16 milesSanta Maria, CAFT enrollment: 6,639
- Cuesta College about 17 milesSan Luis Obispo, CAFT enrollment: 6,518
- Taft College about 64 milesTaft, CAFT enrollment: 2,121
- University of California-Santa Barbara about 65 milesSanta Barbara, CAFT enrollment: 22,806
- Santa Barbara City College about 71 milesSanta Barbara, CAFT enrollment: 12,568
- California State University-Bakersfield about 86 milesBakersfield, CAFT enrollment: 7,564
List of Largest Public High Schools
- ARROYO GRANDE HIGH Students: 1,604Location: 495 VALLEY RD.Grades: 8-12
- MESA MIDDLE Students: 504Location: 2555 HALCYON RD.Grades: 6-9
- LOPEZ CONTINUATION HIGH Students: 20Location: 1055 MESA VIEW DR.Grades: 9-12
- SANTA LUCIA ROP Location: 602 ORCHARD ST.Grades: 11-12
List of Largest Private High Schools
- COASTAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 198Location: 1220 FARROLL AVEGrades: KG-12
- VALLEY VIEW ADVENTIST ACADEMY Students: 63Location: 230 VERNON STGrades: KG-10
- HIGHLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL Students: 21Location: 1285 POPLAR STGrades: UG-11
List of Largest Public Middle Schools
- PAULDING MIDDLE Students: 598Location: 600 CROWN HILL ST.Grades: 7-8
- HARLOE ELEMENTARY Students: 495Location: 901 FAIR OAKS AVE.Grades: KG-6
- OCEAN VIEW ELEMENTARY Students: 430Location: 1208 LINDA DR.Grades: KG-6
- BRANCH ELEMENTARY Students: 207Location: 970 SCH RD.Grades: KG-6
List of Largest Private Middle Schools
- ST PATRICKS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Students: 330Location: 900 W BRANCH STGrades: PK-8
Arroyo Grande Police Department
Full-time Employees (Year: 2014) | 28 policemen |
Full-time Law Enforcement Officers | 25 policemen |
Officers per 1,000 Residents | 1.40 policemen (State: 2.32) |
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
Arroyo Grande Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 60 stores | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 2.29 (State: 2.14) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 1 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.04 (State: 0.04) Convenience Stores not at Gas Stations 18 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 0.69 (State: 0.62) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 58 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 2.22 (State: 1.49) Number of Restaurants in the City 288 restaurants Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 11.00 (State: 7.42) Number of Houses in the City 6,806 |
Hospitals in Arroyo Grande
- MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ARROYO GRANDE Voluntary non-profit – Privateprovides emergency services345 S HALCYON RD
- PIKE, THE 988 THE PIKE
- TAYLOR COMMUNITY HOME 601 TAYLOR PL
- ARROYO GRANDE CARE CENTER 1212 FARROLL AVE
Amtrak Stations in Arroyo Grande
- 3 miles: GROVER BEACH (180 GRAND AVE.) Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
- 11 miles: GUADALUPE/SANTA MARIA (SANTA MARIA, 330 GUADELUPE ST.)
- 12 miles: SAN LUIS OBISPO (RAILROAD AVE & SANTA ROSA ST.) Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
Nuclear Plants near the City
- Diablo Canyon 1 and 2 (Location: Avila Beach, CA., Distance: 10 miles)
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
Arroyo Grande by Race (According to 2013)
Median Unit Value (According to 2013)
Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (According to 2014)
Natural Disasters in Arroyo Grande
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Earthquakes Average Activity | 668% (Greater then US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 15 pc. (State: 12 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 13 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 2 pc. |
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