Living in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo is a large place in California, United States, home to 47,339 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 17%, #2,728 of 16,523), retired couples (top 37%, #3,505 of 9,474), early retirees (top 40%, #4,198 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about San Luis Obispo
- The North Pacific Ocean is 13 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 46 min and sets around 1:54; in late June it sets around 5:21.
How San Luis Obispo ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 36 | #9,277 of 11,898 | #394 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 10 | #9,502 of 9,771 | #603 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 26 | #7,273 of 8,006 | #315 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 34 | #5,399 of 6,237 | #272 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,505 of 9,474 | #336 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,814 of 9,474 | #383 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,198 of 10,762 | #428 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 47 | #6,887 of 7,271 | #570 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 21 | #7,563 of 8,006 | #596 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 12 | #11,848 of 12,111 | #667 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 53 | #4,135 of 7,271 | #459 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,313 of 9,474 | #371 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #16,589 of 18,063 | #500 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #2,728 of 16,523 | #350 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,680 of 18,063 | #775 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #6,969 of 16,523 | #639 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #5,826 of 21,167 | #576 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #4,940 of 12,111 | #183 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,312 of 6,413 | #251 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 50 | #6,201 of 12,111 | #568 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pismo Beach 16 km
- Los Osos 16 km
- Grover Beach 18 km
- Arroyo Grande 19 km
- Morro Bay 20 km
- Oceano 21 km
- Atascadero 23 km
- Templeton (California) 30 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.