Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
34%
Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$926
Population
9,701
Renter Mix
40% Rent
This low-key beach town with immaculate coves is a few miles away from wine country
Beach
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Great Location
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Coastal
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Great Schools
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Wineries
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When people think of California’s best beaches, they may think about Santa Monica, Malibu, or Venice. Known for its proximity to wine country and immaculate shorelines with scenic coves and cliffs, Pismo Beach is a coastal community along the central coast that can rival the state’s most famous beaches. Visitors and residents alike enjoy being able to travel 30 minutes to several renowned winemaking regions including Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande.
Waterfront parks and nature preserves abound in this enviable paradise, allowing residents to take full advantage of the Golden State’s natural beauty. Dinosaur Caves Park is a popular spot with waterfront cliffs, lush lawns with trails, and a playground with “dinosaur eggs” for kids to play on. If you’re lucky, you may even see a whale from one of the bluffs in this park. View thousands of butterflies resting on eucalyptus trees at the Monarch Butterfly Grove, or drive RVs on sand dunes at Pismo State Beach.
Pismo Beach’s downtown is just as alluring as its beaches. Downtown residents enjoy seafood restaurants, dessert shops, candy stores, beach-themed boutiques, wine bars, and relaxed pubs. A few blocks over from downtown, you’ll find locals perusing shops at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and the Pismo Coast Shopping Plaza. These excellent advantages, combined with great schools attract families. Pismo Beach is a hidden gem just waiting for you to find your dream apartment or waterfront home!
Explore the City
The cliffs along Pismo Beach at sunset
Vineyards near Pismo Beach
Sun setting over the Pismo Beach pier
The downtown shopping area in Pismo Beach
Sign on the Pismo Beach Boardwalk
The cliffs and ocean make Pismo Beach a picturesque location
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,349
Average: $132,449
Education
4,327
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,672
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pismo Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pismo Beach, CA is $661 for a studio, $926 for one bedroom, and $1,507 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pismo Beach has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$926/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$4,779/month
1,710 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
330 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
431 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pismo Nature Center
- Pismo State Beach
- San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
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.