Downtown Paso Robles

Relocation guide

Moving to Paso Robles

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

31,399

Median age 38.8

Median household income

$93,098

Median rent

$1,947/mo

Median home value

$648,400

Schools

14

2 districts

Summer high / winter low

94° / 33°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 19% above the US median ($93,098).
  • Property taxes are low: about 0.71% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 114% more than the US median ($648,400).

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Paso Robles?

Paso Robles spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $661,400 to $661,400 by zip.

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Life in Paso Robles

Carnival, Paso Robles
Carnival (2220345440)Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0
The historic Paso Robles Inn — built in the early 1940's
Paso Robles InnWordydave · CC BY-SA 3.0
Paso Robles Train Station
Paso Robles Train StationWordydave · CC BY-SA 3.0

See Paso Robles

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Questions

Is Paso Robles a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 19% above the US median ($93,098). Property taxes are low: about 0.71% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 114% more than the US median ($648,400).

How much do I need to earn to live in Paso Robles?

The median household earns $93,098. Rent at the median ($1,947/month) is about 25% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $77,880 a year.

How many schools are in Paso Robles?

14 public and private schools across 2 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Paso Robles?

Highs average 94°F in August and lows 33°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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