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Arroyo Grande, CA
City in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
18,372
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,093
ZIP codes
0
Arroyo Grande and its ZIP codes
Arroyo Grande at a glance
- Arroyo Grande is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,553, 3% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $814,200 (11% above California) and median rent is $2,173 a month.
Local data for Arroyo Grande, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arroyo Grande, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,553
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$814,200
Median rent
$2,173/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
45.3%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,372), Mexican Americans (2,876), Irish Americans (2,691).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Arroyo Grande.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,561
121,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.07B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Arroyo Grande, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arroyo Grande, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
118
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,183
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
70° / 44°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arroyo Grande, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Arroyo Grande
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grover BeachCity | 2.4 mi | 2.3 |
| OceanoCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Los BerrosCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Pismo BeachCity | 5.4 mi | 3.5 |
| CallenderCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.3 |
| BlacklakeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.9 |
| WoodlandsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.7 |
| NipomoCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 15.1 |
| Avila BeachCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 6.1 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 11 mi | 13.6 |
| GuadalupeCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Santa MariaCity | 15 mi | 22.8 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arroyo Grande, CA in?
- Arroyo Grande is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Arroyo Grande, CA?
- About 18,372 people live in Arroyo Grande, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arroyo Grande?
- Nearby places include Grover Beach (2.4 mi), Oceano (2.5 mi), Los Berros (3.7 mi), Pismo Beach (5.4 mi), Callender (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023