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San Gregorio, CA

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Affordability Score: 88/100

Population: 214 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for San Gregorio, CA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 214 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A (88/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $250,001, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 54.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $3,604 per month (studio $2,485, 1BR $2,977, 3BR $4,604, 4BR $4,772). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $28,837 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for San Gregorio, CA include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 14.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$250,001
Median household income
Education A
54.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$3,604/mo
2BR fair market rent (17% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$28,837/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$250,001
▲ 303% vs national
Per Capita Income
$138,129
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
14.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
65.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,604/mo
▲ 200% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$2,485
1BR
$2,977
2BR
$3,604
3BR
$4,604
4BR
$4,772

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
▲ 24 ppt vs national
High School+
66.3%
Median Age
48.2
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$28,837/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$20,655/yr
Preschool (Center)
$22,733/yr
School-Age (Center)
$22,831/yr

What This Means

San Gregorio, CA receives an overall affordability grade of A (88/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 214. This area performs well in income and education and rent. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is San Gregorio, CA affordable?
San Gregorio, CA receives an overall affordability grade of A (88/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $250,001.
What is the cost of living in San Gregorio?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $3,604/mo. Infant childcare $28,837/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →