Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Grover Beach
Grover Beach, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,661
Population
12,978
Renter Mix
50% Rent
This central California beach town is packed with opportunities for adventure
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Nestled along the Pacific Ocean about 20 miles northwest of Santa Maria, Grover Beach is one of Central California’s most beautiful beach towns. Along West Grand Avenue, residents have a variety of diverse restaurants, stylish thrift stores, quirky specialty shops, and more. Similar to other coastal communities, tourists flock to Grover Beach for its warm climate and a plethora of recreational activities such as fishing, clamming, kite surfing, and more. Grover Beach is best known for dune hiking and ATV off-roading. Once you find your new rental, you’ll be able to explore miles of massive sand dunes along with picturesque shorelines at the Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve nearby. If you’re looking for a more laid-back experience, spend a day at the Pismo Beach Golf Course or one of the town’s many parks. Try to hit the jackpot at the Central Coast Casino or Exploration Station for some family-friendly fun. You will not want to leave this small paradise, but if you do, Grover Beach has a transit station to Southern and Northern California. Begin your new life by the sea and find your dream rental today!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,949
Average: $95,931
Education
3,905
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,380
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Grover Beach, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grover Beach, CA is $889 for a studio, $1,659 for one bedroom, $2,177 for two bedrooms, and $2,317 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grover Beach has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,659/month
453 Sq Ft
House
$3,430/month
1,335 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grover Beach, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades K-5
365 Students
Public
Grades K-5
290 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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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.