Pismo Beach

The perfect coastal area, five cities has it all including some of the richest soil for agriculture around.

Welcome to Pismo Beach

The Five Cities area encompasses Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Grover Beach and Shell Beach and lies in Southern San Luis Obispo County. The perfect coastal area, five cities has it all including some of the richest soil for agriculture around. Oceano and Grover Beach are the gateway to the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is an oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation and beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. In Pismo Beach, the Monarch Butterfly Grove’s Eucalyptus trees become filled with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February. With a fun town filled with restaurants and shops that lead to a white-sand beach and pier, Pismo Beach attracts locals and tourists alike to enjoy the waves, sun and fun! 


Overview for Pismo Beach, CA

8,058 people live in Pismo Beach, where the median age is 58.2 and the average individual income is $68,692. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,058

Total Population

58.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$68,692

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Pismo Beach, CA

Pismo Beach has 4,283 households, with an average household size of 1.88. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Pismo Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,058 people call Pismo Beach home. The population density is 2,304.16 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,058

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

58.2

Median Age

49.81 / 50.19%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,283

Total Households

1.88

Average Household Size

$68,692

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Pismo Beach, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Pismo Beach. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
4/5
Shell Beach Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5

Around Pismo Beach, CA

There's plenty to do around Pismo Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

2
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
25
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cacti Coffee Roasters, Shark Bites, and Sand Lot Beach Stop.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.86 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.84 miles 32 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.64 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.94 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.89 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.88 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
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