San Luis Obispo
City in California, United States
Overview
San Luis Obispo is a picturesque California Central Coast city set between rolling hills and the Pacific. Known for its friendly community, Spanish Mission heritage, and proximity to wine country, it blends college town energy with small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
47,063
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.28°, -120.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$4,605
Local Cost
$2,670
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
99
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-4.1°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
357 mm
Internet Speed
206 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
73
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
19
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SBP
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.