Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,438
Population
18,236
Renter Mix
34% Rent
A tranquil gem of the Central Coast
Coastal
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Ocean
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Suburb
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Arroyo Grande is a thriving small city on Highway 101 between San Luis Obispo to the north and Santa Maria to the south. As one of the Central Coast’s “Five Cities,” Arroyo Grande shares many of its resources and amenities with its neighbors: While technically landlocked, residents of Arroyo Grande are only minutes away from the beautiful coastline of Grover Beach and Oceano. The city is distinguished by a meticulously detailed architectural style, with colorful Victorian homes and beautiful Main Street storefronts creating a charming environment for locals and visitors alike.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,445
Average: $117,152
Education
6,176
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,873
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Arroyo Grande has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Arroyo Grande, CA is $803 for a studio, $1,438 for one bedroom, and $1,564 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arroyo Grande has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,438/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$2,950/month
556 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
261 Students
Public
Grades K-5
547 Students
Public
Grades K-5
619 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,012 Students
Lopez Continuation High School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pismo State Beach
- Pismo Nature Center
Airports
- San Luis County Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.