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San Luis Obispo, CA — ZIP 93401

Population: 29,202 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 93401 (San Luis Obispo, CA) is $1.09M — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.02M after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,829/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.09M

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.09M
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.09M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.02M
Median list price
$1.07M
Median price per sqft
$656
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
98
For-sale inventory
89
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
93
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,829/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,079/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,720/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,634/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.1 : 1
Schools include
Hawthorne Elementary, Los Ranchos Elementary, San Luis Obispo High, Sinsheimer Elementary, PEEP - PREPARE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · tsunami: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
105
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
986
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,631
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,160

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
525
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-292 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
35.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,360
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,890
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
663

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 93401State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.09M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.02M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,829/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,360$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 93401?
$1.09M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 93401?
$1.02M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 93401?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 93401?
Typical rent: $2,829/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 93401?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake.
Is ZIP 93401 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 93401. 105 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 93401?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 93401?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 93401?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 93401?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 93401 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 93401?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 93401?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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