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If you're considering starting, expanding or relocating your business, San Luis Obispo, California should be at the top of your list.
Whether you are a start-up company or an industry leader, San Luis Obispo’s greatest assets – our talented workforce, our entrepreneurial culture, and our superior quality of life on the Central Coast of California – will form the foundation for your business success. Businesses grow here.
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Fast Facts
The city of San Luis Obispo has approximately 45,911 residents, while the county has a total population of 269,637. The presence of California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo has a significant effect on the city’s demographics. On average, SLO residents are younger and are far more likely to have a college degree and work in professional or managerial occupations than other Californians.
| Population | 45,911 |
| Average household income | $55,575* |
| Number in labor force | 27,700 |
| Number employed | 25,000 |
| Percent unemployed | 9.8% |
| Median family income | $71,864* |
| Median housing value | $589,100* |
| Median gross rent | $1,149 |
| Per capita money income | $20,386 |
| Poverty rate | 26.6% |
| High school graduates | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% |
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