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Paso Robles, CA


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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):

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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