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Avila Beach, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California. ZIP codes: 93424.
Population
1,303
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
214
ZIP codes
1
Avila Beach and its ZIP codes
Avila Beach at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $218,259 a year, about 2.2 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,243,300 (69% above California) and median rent is $1,878 a month.
Local data for Avila Beach, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Avila Beach, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$218,259
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$1,243,300
Median rent
$1,878/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
80.9%
Median age
59.2
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (218), German Americans (202), French Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Avila Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,561
121,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Avila Beach, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone36.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home56.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Avila Beach, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avila Beach, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.2%
U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Avila Beach
1 in or overlapping Avila Beach. Population shown
Cities near Avila Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pismo BeachCity | 4.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.9 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 6.2 mi | 13.6 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Grover BeachCity | 7.8 mi | 2.3 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| OceanoCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Arroyo GrandeCity | 9.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Los OsosCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12.8 |
| Los BerrosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| CallenderCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Morro BayCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| BlacklakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| WoodlandsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Garden FarmsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avila Beach, CA in?
- Avila Beach is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Avila Beach, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Avila Beach include 93424.
- What is the population of Avila Beach, CA?
- About 1,303 people live in Avila Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avila Beach?
- Nearby places include Pismo Beach (4.2 mi), Los Ranchos (5.1 mi), San Luis Obispo (6.2 mi), Edna (6.2 mi), Grover Beach (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023