Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Paso Robles
Paso Robles, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,052
Population
31,194
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Delight in Central California Wine Country’s many offerings
Suburban
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Rural
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Picturesque
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Welcoming
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Growing
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Historic
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Vibrant
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Agricultural
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Charming
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Cradled in the coastal mountain range of Central California, Paso Robles sits about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, serving as a gateway to vibrant metropolitan areas. Paso Robles is famous in its own right, best known for its thriving wineries and vineyards in addition to its healing hot springs. Located on the Salinas River, Paso Robles offers residents and visitors access to plenty of recreational opportunities in its local parks and golf courses as well as the nearby mountains, beaches, and deserts.
Paso Robles maintains a small-town charm, hosting dozens of annual events for the community such as the California Mid-State Fair, Olive Festival, Lavender Festival, and the Zinfandel Festival. Paso Robles also boasts a historic downtown area brimming with boutiques, wine tasting rooms, and local restaurants. Getting around from Paso Robles is easy with convenience to U.S. 101, Route 46, Paso Robles Intermodal Station, and Paso Robles Municipal Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,328
Average: $100,913
Education
7,817
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,537
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Paso Robles has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Paso Robles, CA is $996 for a studio, $2,052 for one bedroom, $2,340 for two bedrooms, and $3,042 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paso Robles has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,052/month
708 Sq Ft
House
$2,896/month
996 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Paso Robles, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Georgia Brown Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
682 Students
Public
Grades K-5
507 Students
Public
Grades K-5
492 Students
Public
Grades K-5
461 Students
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Public
Grades K-8
220 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
884 Students
Public
Grades K-8
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
619 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
137 Students
Liberty High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum-Paso Robles Firehouse
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.