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Grover Beach.
About
Life in Grover Beach
Grover Beach is a community of 12,687 people in California. The median household income is $86,458, median rent runs about $2,061 per month, and median home values are around $727,500. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Grover Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
14.9%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Grover Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Grover Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.8%), and 25.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.9%
of households
Married Couples
41.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Grover Beach
Rent and home values here are close to the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,399
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $772,119 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Grover Beach
Unemployment in San Luis Obispo County, which includes Grover Beach, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Grover Beach: San Luis Obispo County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Luis Obispo County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Grover Beach is about 4% of San Luis Obispo County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Grover Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.2 min avg
How Grover Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Grover Beach, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP)
Regional airport · few flights399k passengers boarded in 2025
- 149 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Grover Beach runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
216
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
664
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Grover Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Luis Obispo County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Luis Obispo County, which includes Grover Beach, the most common type is high wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Wildfire | $4,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 1 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
78 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Luis Obispo County, county-wide
Grover Beach is about 4% of San Luis Obispo County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Luis Obispo County, which includes Grover Beach, is typically good — 191 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
191
per year
Moderate Days
167
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
San Luis Obispo County, county-wide
Grover Beach is about 4% of San Luis Obispo County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate71°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Grover Beach has mild summers (avg high 71°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
71°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
3
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
57
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 44°F | 3.48" |
| Feb | 65°F | 44°F | 4.00" |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 2.98" |
| Apr | 70°F | 48°F | 1.00" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 0.46" |
| Jun | 71°F | 51°F | 0.15" |
| Jul | 70°F | 54°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 71°F | 55°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 73°F | 53°F | 0.79" |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 1.81" |
| Dec | 65°F | 44°F | 3.08" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Grover Beach
Uninsured
10.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Grover Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
French Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · San Luis Obispo
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.1 mi away · San Luis Obispo
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Grover Beach
Grover Beach's student/teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Grover Beach (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,116 students · 39% graduate · median earnings $40,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Channel Islands National Park, 88 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Grover Beach
Grover Beach has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Channel Islands National Park (88 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Channel Islands National Park
National Park
88 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
100 mi awayCities Near Grover Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Grover Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Grover Beach FAQ
Is Grover Beach, California affordable?⌄
Grover Beach's median rent is $2,061/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $86,458/year. Median home value is $727,500.
Is Grover Beach, California safe?⌄
Grover Beach's violent crime rate was 216 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 664 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Grover Beach, California?⌄
San Luis Obispo County, which includes Grover Beach, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Grover Beach, California?⌄
The cost of living in Grover Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,061/month and median household income is $86,458/year. The median home value is $727,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Grover Beach, California?⌄
The average commute in Grover Beach is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from