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Pismo Beach, California

Introduction to Pismo Beach, California

Pismo Beach, California, in San Luis Obispo county, is 17 miles NW of Santa Maria, California and 121 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, 8,551 people lived in Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach History

Pismo Beach was named after the Indian term used for “tar.” The earliest known inhabitants of the area were the Chumash Native Americans.. The first post office was built in the area in 1880’s. In 1888, the school district was founded. Pismo Beach was incorporated as a city in 1939.

Pismo Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Santa Maria Valley Historical Museum
  • San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
  • Morro Bay State Park
  • Montaña de Oro State Park
  • Spyglass Park

Things To Do In Pismo Beach

Local museums include the San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum, the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and the Santa Maria Valley Historical Museum. Local parks include Margo Dodd Park, Pismo Beach City Park, Ocean Park and Morro Bay State Park.

Pismo Beach Transportation

Flights are available from San Luis County Regional Airport.

Pismo Beach Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Cuesta College, the University of California-Santa Barbara and Allan Hancock College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Pismo Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Pismo Beach Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Pismo Beach Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Pismo Beach College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Pismo Beach, CA

Comparing Pismo 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime34

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