Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Arroyo Grande, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,437
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
Arroyo Grande sits along California's Central Coast as part of a cluster of cities that share one of the state's most relaxed and sun-soaked stretches of coastline. Spanish for "Big Creek," this small city carries a deep sense of history, from its Chumash roots to the Victorian-era storefronts lining Branch Street that have stood since the late 1800s. Though technically landlocked, the Pacific shore at Grover Beach and Oceano is just minutes away, keeping a coastal rhythm woven into everyday life. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, one of California's premier polytechnic universities, sits about 18 miles north and adds an academic energy that reaches across the region.
The city's neighborhoods range from tree-lined streets with classic California bungalows to newer residential pockets on the hillsides with sweeping views. Renters will find a mix of cozy apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals, with the housing stock reflecting the area's architectural charm. Smaller boutique-style apartment communities tend to be the norm here, given the city's compact footprint of about six square miles. The historic downtown, the Village of Arroyo Grande anchors daily life with a walkable, small-town feel that sets Arroyo Grande apart from larger Central Coast cities nearby.
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As you approach Peacock Cellars, a tractor sits off to the side of the road.
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Arroyo Grande, CA is $801 for a studio, $1,437 for one bedroom, and $1,561 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
$1,437/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$3,440/month
1,662 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
547 Students
Public
Grades K-5
619 Students
Public
Grades K-5
619 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,012 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,012 Students
Lopez Continuation High School
Public
Grades 9-12
96 Students
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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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† 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 June 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.