Land and home values in San Luis Obispo County, California
San Luis Obispo County (metro core, San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA) covers 3,301 square miles and 70 census tracts. Residential land is about $37.00 per sq ft at the county median, from $15.70 in its most rural tracts to $78.70 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $904,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,660 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $37.00 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $1.61M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $402,930 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $13,600 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $904,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $642,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $1.11M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,020 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,660 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,570 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,080 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 4 | $92.60 | $1.45M | $2,920 |
| Upper | 15 | $53.60 | $1.09M | $2,860 |
| Mid | 25 | $36.00 | $896,000 | $2,560 |
| Entry | 18 | $22.60 | $668,000 | $2,440 |
| Rural | 8 | $51.20 | $1.06M | $2,880 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayucos | Community | $98.40 | $1.08M |
| Pismo Beach | Town | $92.90 | $1.09M |
| Avila Beach | Community | $72.90 | $1.32M |
| Cambria | Community | $57.30 | $988,000 |
| San Simeon | Community | $55.50 | $471,000 |
| Morro Bay | Town | $53.20 | $975,000 |
| San Luis Obispo | Town | $50.30 | $993,000 |
| Los Ranchos | Community | $48.60 | $1.32M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
Residential land in San Luis Obispo County, CA is about $37.00 per square foot, or $1.61M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $402,930. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The typical (median) home in San Luis Obispo County, CA is worth about $904,000, with entry-level homes around $642,000 and upper-end homes around $1.11M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,660 a month in San Luis Obispo County, CA, a 1-bedroom about $2,020 and a 3-bedroom about $3,570 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
Farmland averages about $13,600 an acre in San Luis Obispo County, CA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.