Los Ranchos, CA


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Los Ranchos, CA

About Los Ranchos, CA

Living in Los Ranchos, CA is an idyllic experience. It is a small, tranquil community nestled among rolling hills and vibrant vineyards. The area is known for its stunning scenery and mild climate, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. There are plenty of recreational activities to keep you entertained, with nearby trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, as well as world-class wineries and quaint shops to explore. The community also boasts a vibrant culture with numerous festivals throughout the year. With its friendly locals, stunning scenery and wealth of activities, Los Ranchos is a wonderful place to call home. College town / small town complex - Central California, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, 15 miles from the coast.

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Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 238 ft above sea level

San Luis Obispo is a charming and historic college town and home to the 18,000-student California Polytechnic University. It has resisted the development seen in other parts of the state and preserves a pleasant, off-the-beaten-path character. The interesting downtown is accessible by foot and is centered on the old Spanish mission dating from 1772. The university brings numerous arts and entertainment amenities, and the central California coastal climate is ideal.

Predictably, cost of living is high, although not as high as other places in the state. The absence of a strong commercial economy makes jobs difficult to find and future job-growth projections are low but improving. While San Luis Obispo is more oriented towards students and some wealthier residents, Paso Robles and Atascadero, along U.S. 101 towards the north, are more family oriented and not as closely tied to the university. Paso Robles is a nice old resort town and wine-growing area. Location influences the rating positively and negatively- the town is isolated from big-city services but also big-city problems, and the area scores well in all categories except living costs and healthcare.

San Luis Obispo is located in the center of the narrow Los Osos Valley, which opens to the northwest onto scenic Morro Bay. The town is far enough inland to be warmer and drier than many coastal locations. The climate is Mediterranean marine. The hills to the southwest tend to block some of the ocean-borne low stratus clouds, resulting in mostly sunny and pleasant summer days. Very cold weather is unusual. Almost all precipitation falls in winter as rain.

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Los Ranchos Cost of Living

College-town atmosphere, year-round climate, and historic interest make Los Ranchos a great place to live.

$1,181,900
71.4% lower than avg
$160,987
57.1% lower than avg
9.6 / 7.9
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Los Ranchos Crime
23.9 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Los Ranchos, California
$226,440
for a family
$66,800
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Los Ranchos
   College-town atmosphere
Healthcare
   Year-round climate
Isolation
   Historic interest
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