Los Osos SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Los Osos summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Los Osos. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Los Osos is 163 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Los Osos is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Los Osos is $866,884.
The median income in Los Osos is $108,932.
Los Osos's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Los Osos Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Los Osos | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 281 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 123 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Los Osos, CA Weather
The average high in Los Osos is 70.3° and the average low is 46.2°.
There are 31.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Los Osos |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 31.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Los Osos Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Los Osos
The current population in Los Osos is 14,166. The population has decreased 5.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,166 | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 15,048 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 15,523 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 15,692 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 16,174 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 16,533 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 16,292 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 15,714 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 15,603 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 15,388 | 4.1% |
| 2014 | 14,778 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 14,177 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 14,874 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 14,950 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 14,924 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Los Osos
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Los Osos is:
75.2% White with 10,657 White residents.
0.6% African American with 86 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
3.8% Asian with 539 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 86 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 631 Two Or More residents.
15.1% Hispanic with 2,143 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Los Osos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Los Osos
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Los Osos is 49.7% female with 7,044 female residents.
Los Osos is 50.3% male with 7,121 male residents.
| Gender | Los Osos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Los Osos for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Los Osos completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Los Osos completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Los Osos completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Los Osos completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Los Osos completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Los Osos completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Los Osos completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Los Osos completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Los Osos completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Los Osos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Los Osos, California
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2.1% of households in Los Osos earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Los Osos earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Los Osos earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Los Osos earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.2% of households in Los Osos earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.6% of households in Los Osos earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Los Osos earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.7% of households in Los Osos earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in Los Osos earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.7% of households in Los Osos earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Los Osos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.6% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.7% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
