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Grover Beach, California

Introduction to Grover Beach, California

Grover Beach, California, in San Luis Obispo County, is 15 miles NW of Santa Maria, California (center to center) and 122 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city is considered part of the San Luis Obispo - Atascadero - Paso Robles metropolitan area. Grover Beach has a population of 13,067.

Grover Beach History

Grover Beach was founded in 1887 by Dwight William Grover who planned to construct a hotel and railway station nearby. It was later incorporated in 1959. The name was changed from ‘City of Grover’, to ‘Grover Beach’ in 1992. Amtrak began its railway service through the city in 1996.

Grover Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Harbor Lights Gallery
  • Pismo Beach Pier
  • Pacific Adventure Tour
  • Community Presbyterian Church
  • Cost Plus World Market

Things To Do In Grover Beach

Grover Beach has a beautiful sandy beach and is surrounded by rolling hills. This combination makes it a very popular destination and the city really knows how to pamper its tourists by providing them with a wide variety of entertainment. Fishing, clamming, dune hiking, golfing, wine tasting, horse riding and skateboarding are only some of the popular activities.

Grover Beach Transportation

The San Luis County Regional Airport is nearby.

Grover Beach Higher Education

Cuesta College provides higher education.

High Points

Grover Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Grover Beach Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Grover Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Grover Beach Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Grover Beach, CA

Comparing Grover Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime58

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