Nipomo SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Nipomo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Nipomo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Nipomo is 166 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Nipomo is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Nipomo is $942,688.
The median income in Nipomo is $110,022.
Nipomo's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Nipomo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Nipomo | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 268 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Nipomo, CA Weather
The average high in Nipomo 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 | Nipomo |
|---|---|
| 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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Nipomo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Nipomo
The current population in Nipomo is 17,516. The population has increased 8.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,516 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 17,266 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 18,009 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 18,440 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 18,182 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 17,601 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 17,445 | 4.4% |
| 2017 | 16,706 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 16,456 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 16,727 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 17,115 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 17,256 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 16,747 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 16,622 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 16,179 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Nipomo
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Nipomo is:
38.7% White with 6,771 White residents.
0.8% African American with 135 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 39 American Indian residents.
4.4% Asian with 762 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 40 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 48 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 680 Two Or More residents.
51.6% Hispanic with 9,041 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Nipomo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 51.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Nipomo
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Nipomo is 50.9% female with 8,923 female residents.
Nipomo is 49.1% male with 8,593 male residents.
| Gender | Nipomo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Nipomo for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Nipomo completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Nipomo completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Nipomo completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Nipomo completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Nipomo completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Nipomo completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Nipomo completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Nipomo completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Nipomo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Nipomo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Nipomo, California
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0.3% of households in Nipomo earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Nipomo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Nipomo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in Nipomo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Nipomo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.7% of households in Nipomo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.6% of households in Nipomo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Nipomo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.2% of households in Nipomo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.2% of households in Nipomo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Nipomo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
