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Is San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), CA a Good Place to Live?
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) is a small town of 2,756 in California, with a median household income of $73,008
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 111 (US average = 100), which is
11% above the national average.
Strengths:
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 110.8
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County)'s overall cost of living index is 110.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) costs roughly 11% more than the average American city.
Metric
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$367,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,729
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,008
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County)'s violent crime rate is 284.3 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
284.3 /100k
Property Crime
1072.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) is served primarily by San Miguel Joint Union.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), CA
National Avg
School District
San Miguel Joint Union
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 12.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County)'s cost of living index is 111, where 100 is the national average.
That puts San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) roughly 11% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $367,200 and median rent is $1,729/month.
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County)'s violent crime rate is 284.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1072.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) are operated by San Miguel Joint Union.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), CA has a population of 2,756, a median household income of $73,008, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) averages 61.0°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93451.
The population of San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County), California is 2,756 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County): cost of living index 111 (100 = US average), median home $367,200, median household income $73,008, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare San Miguel CDP (San Luis Obispo County) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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