Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Ascendo
Coffee Shop
Celia's Garden Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Blender
Coffee Shop
Nautical Bean
Coffee Shop
Good Tides Organic Bistro
Coffee Shop
Bayside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Left Field Gallery
Art Gallery
Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
Museum
Sperm Whale Jaw
Attraction
Food and Drink (5) F
Subway
Fast Food
Sweet Springs Saloon
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Los Osos Liquor & Market
Alcohol
Merrimaker
Bar
Fitness (2) F
Los Osos Fitness
Gym
South Bay Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) C-
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Carlock's
Bakery
Los Osos Mexican Market
Grocery Store
Cherry Blossom Asian Market
Grocery Store
Parks (15) F
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Park
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Playground
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Monarch Grove Natural Area
Park
Pasadena Park
Park
Montaña de Oro State Park
Park
Montana de Oro State Park
Park
Bayshore Bluffs Park
Park
Shops (12) F
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Miner's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Pets
Hair Lines Salon
Hairdresser
Hair Lines Salon
Hairdresser
Valley Liquor
Convenience Store
The Gypsy Boutique
Fashion
Lemos
Pets
Headhunters
Hairdresser
The Golf Shop at Sea Pines
Sports
Baywood Market
Convenience Store
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Los Osos.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations
D-
10th St & Los Osos Valley Rd
Bus Stop
Los Osos Valley Rd & Palisades Ave
Bus Stop
10th St & Santa Ynez Ave
Bus Stop
12
Bus Stop
Ramona Ave & 2nd St
Bus Stop
Pine Ave & Los Osos Valley Rd
Bus Stop
Pine Ave & Binscarth Rd
Bus Stop
11th St & El Morro Ave
Bus Stop
12
Bus Stop
Santa Ysabel Ave & 15th St
Bus Stop
Santa Ysabel Ave & 7th St
Bus Stop
2nd St & Santa Maria Ave
Bus Stop
12
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Los Osos is 163/100 - which is 17% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D

Los Osos crime rates are 2,550 per 100k, which is 10% lower than California
Property Crime
2,102 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
448 crimes per 100k
D
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employment A+

The median income in Los Osos is $81,707 - which is 28% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$81,707
A-
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
A+
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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Ralphs Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire Department Station #15
Fire Station
Rexall
Pharmacy
San Luis Obispo County Sherriff
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D+
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housing B-

Los Osos home prices are $591,600 - which is 45% higher than California
Home Price
$591,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
7.2x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B

The Los Osos graduation rate is 91% - which is 13% higher than California
School Test Scores
61%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Wishing Well School
Los Osos Middle
Monarch Grove Elementary
Baywood Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Los Osos has an overall rating of 83% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Beautiful Place To Live And Enjoy 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I truly loved living here in Los Osos, CA. This city is considered within the Bay Area, CA what I am use to, which is the city life. I am from the heart of the Bay Area, CA, so I know quality when I see quality. This place was absolutely amazing. They have a diverse range of rest ...Read More aurants to choose from. One of my favorite restaurants was called Back Bay Cafe, located on 2nd street. This place serves the most delicious dishes for decent prices.

Living in Los Osos, CA allowed me to have a ton of opportunity. When I say opportunity, I mean there was plenty of places to work in the entry level field. I enjoyed the community as well. There is a ton of diversity here and the people are very kind and welcoming. The Best places in Los Osos, CA was Montana de Oro State Park, which had amazing views from huge cliffs overshadowing the water. I enjoyed getting away here to think and relax. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Los Osos? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

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      Entertainment

      Left Field Gallery
      Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
      Sperm Whale Jaw

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Sweet Springs Saloon
      Domino's
      Los Osos Liquor & Market
      Merrimaker

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Los Osos? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Los Osos.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Los Osos a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Ralphs Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rexall

      Doctors