City

Avila Beach, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥1,026Population
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$1,179,600Median Home Value▲ 323% above avg
🎓81.8%College Grads▲ 111% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 9.5%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic9.5%

Age Breakdown

18–24
17%
45–64
43%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads81.8% ▲ 111% above avg
HS Graduate78 (10.4%)
Some College33 (4.4%)
Associates26 (3.5%)
Bachelors27 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree589 (78.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.4%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 3.5%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 78.2%Edu
HS Grad10.4%
Some College4.4%
Associates3.5%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate78.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median Home Value$1,179,600 ▲ 323% above avg
Median Rent$2,063/mo
Total Housing Units852
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
33%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
56%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
73%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Avila Beach, CA

Avila Beach is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,026 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

The real estate market in Avila Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,179,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Avila Beach is highly educated. 81.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (90.55%).

Avila Beach, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Avila Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.