City safety & data profile

Arroyo GrandeCA

Arroyo Grande, CA is a 18K-resident city in San Luis Obispo County with a median household income of $102,553.

San Luis Obispo County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Arroyo Grande, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Arroyo Grande has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $814,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$102,553
Median income
$814,200
Median home
4.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande posts a median household income higher than 71% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 29%
by median income, US cities

Where Arroyo Grande income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$102,553 Top 29% higher than 71% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Arroyo Grande, CA beyond the headline numbers

Arroyo Grande sits inside San Luis Obispo County, California, at roughly 35.12°N, -120.59°W. Population 18,108, $102,553 median household income. Median home value $814,200, median rent $2,173. Poverty rate 4.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Arroyo Grande's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 33.5%, then short sleep duration at 30.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Arroyo Grande from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,108
Arroyo Grande
Median Income
$102,553
+51% vs avg
Median Home Value
$814,200
+258% vs avg
Median Age
45.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Luis Obispo County) - Arroyo Grande's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
282K+3%
Median Income
$97,446+66%
Median Home Value
$824,700+93%
Poverty Rate
12.9%-10%
Unemployment
5.5%-35%

Economics

Economics indicators for Arroyo Grande, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,173/mo
Poverty Rate
4.8% -66% vs avg
Unemployment 2.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 45.3%
Work From Home 13.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 71.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
33.5%
Short Sleep Duration
30.5%
Obesity
25.5%
Physical Inactivity
18.8%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Current Asthma
10%
Diabetes
10%
Current Smoking
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70%
Annual Checkup 74.7%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.2%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Arroyo Grande, CA? ▼
Arroyo Grande, CA has a population of 18,108 people, located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the median household income in Arroyo Grande? ▼
The median household income in Arroyo Grande, CA is $102,553 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.8%.
What is the median home value in Arroyo Grande? ▼
The median home value in Arroyo Grande, CA is $814,200. Median rent is $2,173/month.
What are the top health concerns in Arroyo Grande? ▼
The top health indicators in Arroyo Grande include High Blood Pressure (33.5%), Short Sleep Duration (30.5%), Obesity (25.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Arroyo Grande? ▼
The median age in Arroyo Grande, CA is 45.8 years. 45.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Arroyo Grande, CA is located in San Luis Obispo County, California. With a population of 18K and a $102,553 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Arroyo Grande area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Arroyo Grande's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (San Luis Obispo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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