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Living in California Polytechnic State University, CA
Explore California Polytechnic State University and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.4 / 10
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California Polytechnic State University at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population7,915
Median Home Value$564,700
Median Age19.2
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment15.7%
Work From Home14.1%
Homeownership60.6%
Housing Vacancy0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
California Polytechnic State University is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in California Polytechnic State University and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in California Polytechnic State University
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$564,700
Homeownership60.6%
Housing Vacancy0.0%
The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for California Polytechnic State University, CA
Unemployment15.7%
Work From Home14.1%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in California Polytechnic State University and how households are structured
Population7,915
Median Age19.2
Average Household Size2.6
California Polytechnic State University is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in California Polytechnic State University
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for California Polytechnic State University point to warm summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High78.3°F
Average Winter Low44.0°F
Annual Rainfall22.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in California Polytechnic State University
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
California Polytechnic State University is located in San Luis Obispo County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. San Luis Obispo County.
County Intelligence
California Polytechnic State University & San Luis Obispo County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
California Polytechnic State University is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in California Polytechnic State University.
Current NarrowTheList data for California Polytechnic State University shows a population of about 7,915. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
San Luis Obispo County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for California Polytechnic State University.
For someone considering a move to California Polytechnic State University, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.