Morro Bay, CA

Living in Morro Bay

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 50
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 26
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 95
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Schools 71
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Residents

11k Population +323 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate19%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector60%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$607k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$482 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K44%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Morro Bay

United States45
California55
San Luis Obispo Metro Area26
San Luis Obispo County26

Property Crime in Morro Bay

United States48
California56
San Luis Obispo Metro Area45
San Luis Obispo County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 58 1 0
May 61 0 0
Jun 65 0 0
Jul 68 0 0
Aug 68 0 0
Sep 66 0 0
Oct 62 1 0
Nov 56 2 0
Dec 50 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morro Bay

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding10
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Morro Bay, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Morro Bay, CA

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Wishing Well School
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Colleges

Colleges near Morro Bay, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Morro Bay, CA

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Airports

Airports near Morro Bay, CA

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