Apartments for rent in Arroyo Grande, CA

Arroyo Grande is a small city in California with a population of approximately 18,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 44, skews older than most cities in California. Home ownership is more common than renting in Arroyo Grande, and 31% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $1,284/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in California.

Compared to the national average (7%), Arroyo Grande has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 9% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Further, 15% have a Bachelor's degree. Many Arroyo Grande residents work in one of three industries: entertainment, retail, and education. Combined, these industries account for 17% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of nearly $91K, Arroyo Grande workers earn around $5,000 more than their peers elsewhere in California. Arroyo Grande's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Arroyo Grande residents have an average commute of about 23 minutes, outperforming the California average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (41%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is not widely used. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.