Morro Bay 56 Below average
Morro Bay Livability #812 ranked city in California#22,362 ranked city in the USARanks better than 23% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Morro Bay

PROS
  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in Morro Bay?

Located in the state of California, Morro Bay is a mid-sized city with a population of 10,592 people. According to the most recent Census, 86% of Morro Bay residents are White, 5% Asian and 0% Black. In Morro Bay, there seems to be a shift in population towards an older age group. The average age of the population is now 52, which is significantly higher than the nation’s average.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Morro Bay could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like amenities, cost of living, education, employment, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Morro Bay and in the areas around Morro Bay is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 54 out of 100, Morro Bay is ranked #23,050 in the United States and #908 in California. This is not a favorable rating; as this score ranks among some of the lowest in America. Living in Morro Bay may not be a pleasant experience. If we dig a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Morro Bay has higher than average rankings for the following: employment (B). The bad news for Morro Bay, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F), cost of living (F) and education (D-).

Morro Bay real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Morro Bay. Median real estate prices in Morro Bay come in at $651,400, which is 59.1% higher than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Morro Bay, the home price to income ratio is 8.8, which is 37.5% higher than the California average.

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      Morro Bay transportation information

      Statistic Morro Bay California National
      Average one way commute22min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work70.8%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.2%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.0%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.1%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.2%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home10.7%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Morro Bay, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).