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Cayucos, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
2,427
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
783
ZIP codes
0
Cayucos and its ZIP codes
Cayucos at a glance
- Cayucos is about 3.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,235 a year, 12% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,011,900 (38% above California) and median rent is $1,571 a month.
Local data for Cayucos, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cayucos, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,235
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$1,011,900
Median rent
$1,571/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
44.7%
Median age
59.4
Average commute
41.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (517), Irish Americans (306), Italian Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Cayucos.
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
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Cayucos, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.4%
Average one-way commute: 41.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cayucos, 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
67° / 46°F
17.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cayucos, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.0%
U.S. 33.3% -8.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
Cities near Cayucos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morro BayCity | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Los OsosCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 12.8 |
| AtascaderoCity | 12 mi | 26.1 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| CambriaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| Garden FarmsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 17 mi | 13.6 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)City | 18 mi | 19.9 |
| Avila BeachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| San SimeonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake NacimientoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.5 |
| CrestonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cayucos, CA in?
- Cayucos is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Cayucos, CA?
- About 2,427 people live in Cayucos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cayucos?
- Nearby places include Morro Bay (4.3 mi), Los Osos (8.7 mi), Atascadero (12 mi), Templeton (12 mi), Cambria (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023