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Paso Robles, CA


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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.

The People and Families of Paso Robles

In Paso Robles, about 54% of adults are married.

Paso Robles is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paso Robles had a median family income of $44,322.

Paso Robles Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Paso Robles are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Paso Robles, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Paso Robles is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents47
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime34

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