Paso Robles, CA

Paso Robles, California

Introduction to Paso Robles, California

Paso Robles, California, in San Luis Obispo county, is 49 miles N of Santa Maria, California (center to center) and 92 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city is included in the San Luis Obispo - Atascadero - Paso Robles metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 24,297 people lived in Paso Robles.

Paso Robles History

Paso Robles is also known as the City of El Paso de Robles or simply “Paso” to locals. It is famous for its thermal springs. The Salinan Indians were among the most historical inhabitants of Paso Robles, and thousands of years earlier, this area was known as “Springs”. It was originally a part of a Spanish land grant that was, in 1857, purchased by James and Daniel Blackburn. The Southern Pacific Railroad reached Paso Robles in 1886, and the first train arrived on the 31st of October that year. In December 1940, a devastating fire destroyed the area’s most famous hotel, and this was followed by a San Simeon earthquake on December 22, 2003. However, the area soon became a prosperous city with the thriving wine industry.

Paso Robles and nearby Attractions

• Hearst Castle
• Morro Bay
• Lake Nacimiento
• Mission San Miguel Arcangel
• Hunter Ranch Golf Course
• Arciero Winery

Things To Do In Paso Robles

Visitors in Paso Robles can take a tour of the Hearst Castle that was built in 1919 by the multi-millionaire and media mogul William Randolph Hearst. Children can enjoy the free exhibit with a Treasure Hunt map, and they are even given prizes for participation. The Lake Nacimiento is a beautiful hangout where one can rent a boat, water-ski, wakeboard and even go fishing. The city boasts of pristine fairways lined with century-old oak trees, lakes and natural grasses. The Hunter Ranch Golf Course, set atop a beautiful vista, is the perfect place to enjoy a game of golf surrounded by century-old oak trees and lakes.

Paso Robles Transportation

Paso Robles Muni is the nearest airport.

Paso Robles Higher Education

Cuesta College serves the area.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Paso Robles, CA

Comparing Paso Robles to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Paso Robles Almanac

Paso Robles Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Paso Robles, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Paso Robles Colleges

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