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San Luis Obispo, California · ZIP 93401

San Luis Obispo — ZIP 93401

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San Luis Obispo (93401) scores 70/100 — Good for San Luis Obispo. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.10M.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100
Avg math proficiency62%
Avg reading proficiency66%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100
Typical home value$1.10M
Median rent$2,850/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.10M

Median Rent

$2,850/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,791

Violent Crime

838

Property Crime

2,953

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Luis Obispo County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Los Ranchos ElementaryKG–06521
71%
65%
Sinsheimer ElementaryKG–06401
67%
67%
San Luis Obispo High09–121,678
54%
75%
Hawthorne ElementaryKG–06437
54%
57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,995

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93401 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 93401 has a school score of 76/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 93401 is approximately $1.10M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 93401 in San Luis Obispo has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.