San Luis Obispo City Property Records in California

San Luis Obispo property records document ownership, transfers, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, liens, and other recorded interests in real estate within the county. Users can access deeds, mortgages, reconveyances, maps, and other recorded documents through the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder, which provides official records online and at its public office. Parcel details, ownership information, assessed values, and property characteristics are available from the San Luis Obispo County Assessor’s Office. Property tax bills, payment history, and tax-defaulted property information can be obtained through the San Luis Obispo County Treasurer-Tax Collector. For disputes, probate matters, foreclosures, or lawsuits affecting real property, users may search case records through the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. These official sources are the best starting points for legally reliable San Luis Obispo property record information.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$66,711
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$896,500
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$5,531
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.62%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,906 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
39%
Population
Population:
48,039

San Luis Obispo Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in San Luis Obispo. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Each category shows the number of crimes reported in the city, giving a general picture of recorded crime activity.

San Luis Obispo reported 0 murders, 41 robberies, and 141 assaults. For property crime, the data shows 1,333 total property crimes, 161 burglaries, and 75 motor vehicle thefts.

Readers can use these counts to see the range of crime types reported in San Luis Obispo. These figures reflect reported incidents only, so they show what was recorded in each category rather than a full picture of every incident.

Robberies
Robberies:
41
Burglary
Burglary:
161
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
75
Theft
Theft:
1097
Assault
Assault:
141
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
30

What Is the Population Profile of San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo's racial and ethnic makeup is shown by population counts and percentages for each group. The three largest groups are White residents at 70% (33,860 people), Hispanic residents at 17% (8,312 people), and residents of two or more races at 5% (2,489 people). The data also includes Asian residents (2,428, 5%), Black residents (559, 1%), residents of other races (235, 0.49%), American Indian residents (83, 0.17%), and Pacific Islander residents (73, 0.15%).

White
70%
33,860
Hispanic
17%
8,312
Asian
5%
2,428
Two + Races
5%
2,489
Black
1%
559
Other Race
0.49%
235
American Indian
0.17%
83
Pacific Islander
0.15%
73

San Luis Obispo, Ratings Compared Across California A

San Luis Obispo's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from public schools and nightlife to weather and commuting. The three highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A+), Nightlife (A+), and Weather (A+). Other notable ratings include Commute (A+), Access to Parks (A), and Walkability (A), while Housing (C-) and Cost of Living (D+) are the lowest. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in San Luis Obispo.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
D+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A+
Weather
Weather
A+
Commute
Commute
A+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
A-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
C-
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
A

How Educated Is San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (31%), Masters Degree (15%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
31%
Masters Degree
15%
Some College
15%
High School
13%
Associate Degree
8%
Below High School
4%
Doctorate
4%

When Were Homes Built

San Luis Obispo's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 to 1979 (33%), followed by 1980 to 1999 (26%) and 2000 to the present (17%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
33%
1980 - 1999
26%
2000 - Present
17%
1940 - 1959
14%
Before 1939
10%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

San Luis Obispo's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 bedrooms (34%), followed by 3 bedrooms (30%) and 1 bedroom (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

2 Bedrooms
34%
3 Bedrooms
30%
1 Bedroom
13%
4 Bedrooms
12%
No Bedrooms
8%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%

What Is the Average Age

San Luis Obispo's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are ages 18 to 24 (37%), ages 25 to 34 (14%), and 65 Plus (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

18 - 24
37%
25 - 34
14%
65 Plus
14%
55 - 64
9%
35 - 44
9%
45 - 54
7%
Under 10
6%
10 - 17
5%

Property Market Trends at San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $896,500. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,906 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in San Luis Obispo's dynamic real estate landscape.

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