Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Nipomo
Nipomo, CA Area Guide
A pastoral dream in the Los Padres Valley
Agriculture
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Great Location
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Pastoral
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Outdoors
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Suburban
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Rural
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Nestled in the valley of the Los Padres Mountains, filled with orchards, farms vineyards, and colorful nurseries, Nipomo is a pastoral small town. Aside from agriculture, Nipomo is best known for its dynamic golfing facilities found at the Monarch Dunes Golf Club and the Blacklake Golf Resort. Immersed in natural beauty, outdoor recreation is extremely popular. Cruise on your mountain bike along scenic coastal highways and calm back roads, or visit the Luffa Farm and learn how organic loofah sponges, soap, and other beauty products are created.
Along West Tefft Street, residents frequent local eateries, but proximity to nearby towns gives way to even more amenities. Nipomo is less than 15 minutes north of Santa Maria, so locals can enjoy an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Discover your pastoral dream rental in Nipomo today if you’re looking for the perfect balance between rural and suburban.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,132
Average: $114,018
Education
3,553
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,028
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Nipomo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
577 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
612 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
318 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
819 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
- Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
- Pismo State Beach
- Waller County Park
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.