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Crime in Morro Bay summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Morro Bay. Key points include:
There were 114 total crimes in Morro Bay in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Morro Bay is 1,082.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Morro Bay is 294.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Morro Bay is 788.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Morro Bay is -48.92% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Morro Bay Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Morro Bay / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114 | 1,082.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 294.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 19.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 208.9 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 83 | 788.1 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 38.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 74 | 702.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 47.5 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Morro Bay summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Morro Bay. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Morro Bay is 169 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Morro Bay is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Morro Bay is $955,622.
The median income in Morro Bay is $95,843.
Morro Bay's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Morro Bay Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Morro Bay | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 299 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Morro Bay, CA Weather
The average high in Morro Bay 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 | Morro Bay |
|---|---|
| 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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Morro Bay Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Morro Bay
The current population in Morro Bay is 10,692. The population has increased 4.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,692 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 10,717 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 10,766 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 10,785 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 10,592 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 10,578 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 10,592 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 10,568 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 10,519 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 10,471 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 10,383 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 10,322 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 10,282 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 10,263 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 10,255 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Morro Bay
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Morro Bay is:
77.7% White with 8,305 White residents.
0.4% African American with 41 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 298 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.0% Other with 212 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 339 Two Or More residents.
13.5% Hispanic with 1,443 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Morro Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Morro Bay
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Morro Bay is 49.9% female with 5,332 female residents.
Morro Bay is 50.1% male with 5,359 male residents.
| Gender | Morro Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Morro Bay for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Morro Bay completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Morro Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Morro Bay, California
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2.7% of households in Morro Bay earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Morro Bay earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Morro Bay earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Morro Bay earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.6% of households in Morro Bay earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Morro Bay earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.7% of households in Morro Bay earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Morro Bay earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Morro Bay earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.3% of households in Morro Bay earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Morro Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
