Morro Bay, CA Real Estate
Morro Bay is a small waterfront, walkable city in San Luis Obispo County, California. The city is 12 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo located along scenic Highway 1, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Morro Bay has a total area of 10.3 square miles , of which, 5.3 square miles is land and 5.0 square miles is water. zip codes covering Morro Bay include 93442 and 93443 – (Zip code boundary map).
One of the most striking features of Morro Bay is the 576 foot high “Morro Rock,” which stands at the entrance to the harbor, with a causeway that connects it with the shore.
San Luis Obispo County Real Estate Specialists – Call Today! (805) 225-3151
Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area and Morro Bay State Marine Reserve are marine protected areas offshore from Morro Bay. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems.
On Top of the World in Morro Bay Video
People
The 2014 Morro Bay population is 10,282 with 1,939 people per square mile (population density). The median age is 51.2. 56.11% of people are married. 12.71% are divorced. The average household size is 2.03 people. 19.23% of people are married, with children and 5.74% have children and are single.
Climate
Morro Bay experiences a Mediterranean climate and gets 17 inches of rain per year and o snow.The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 49. On average, Morro Bay boast 284 sunny days per year with July highs around 65 degrees and January lows around 42. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 62 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable.
Housing
The median home value in Morro Bay is $481,500. The median age of Morro Bay CA real estate is 41 years. Renters make up 37.43% of the Morro Bay population and 23.17% of houses and apartments are unoccupied (vacancy rate). San Luis Obispo County Real Estate Specialists – Call Today! (805) 225-3151.
Value of owner-occupied housing:
Less Than $20,000 1.85%
$20,000 to $39,999 0.32%
$40,000 to $59,999 3.58%
$60,000 to $79,999 0.94%
$80,000 to $99,999 0.00%
$100,000 to $149,999 1.65%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.09%
$200,000 to $299,999 7.08%
$300,000 to $399,999 13.77%
$400,000 to $499,999 15.78%
$500,000 to $749,999 37.96%
$750,000 to $999,999 11.41%
$1,000,000 or more 3.58%
Schools
Morro Bay is served by the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Morro Bay, schools spend $10,543 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 4,803 students per librarian, and 779 children per counselor.
Elementary schools include:
- Baywood Elementary
- Bishop’s Peak Elementary
- C.L. Smith Elementary
- Del Mar Elementary
- Hawthorne Elementary
- Los Ranchos Elementary
- Monarch Grove Elementary
- Pacheco Elementary
- Sinsheimer Elementary
- Teach Elementary
Middle schools include:
High Schools include:
Economy
Morro Bay’s economy is based on small businesses and tourism. A number of tourist attractions are found along the shoreline and the streets closest to it, especially the Embarcadero, including restaurants, shops and parks.
The unemployment rate in Morro Bay is 5.20%, with job growth of 0.23%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.30%. Sales tax rate is 8.00%. Income tax is 6.00%. The income per capita is $35,013, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $55,393.
Transportation
- Morro Bay Transit Brochure
- Morro Bay Transit Brochure – Spanish Version
- Trolley Brochure
- San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority
- Runabout
- San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare
- Ride-On Transportation
The nearest major airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP / KSBP). This airport has domestic flights from San Luis Obispo, California and is 18 miles from the center of Morro Bay.
Environmental Resource Links
- Morro Bay National Estuary Program
- California Clean Marinas Program
- Vessel Pump Out Locations
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Information
- Morro Bay Marine Mammal Rescue Center
- Morro Bay Natural History Museum
- Morro Coast Audubon Society
- Pacific Wildlife Care (wounded/injured/sick birds and mammals)
- San Luis Obispo Science and Ecosystem Alliance (SLOSEA)
- Snowy Plovers – Rules and Regulations
- Snowy Plovers – Sharing the Beach
Morro Bay Schools
San Luis Obispo County Buying Specialists – Call Today! (805) 225-3151
If you are a buyer, our foremost goal is to provide you with exceptional customer service and assist you in finding the perfect home in the right neighborhood to fit for your lifestyle and needs. Please utilize our San Luis Obispo area real estate expertise to make your Morro Bay home search and buying experience as stress free and rewarding as possible. And remember, our services are completely free to buyers.
San Luis Obispo County Selling Specialists – Call Today! (805) 225-3151
If you are a seller, rest assured that we utilize the latest, cutting-edge real estate marketing tools to expose your property to the widest range of potential buyers. Our number one priority is to get your listing sold as quickly as possible and for the best price! Our mission is to provide our clients with exceptional customer service and be of assistance throughout the entire transaction.
Hot Morro Bay Properties
Please call, email or fill out our online contact form, and let us know how we can best serve your San Luis Obispo County area real estate needs! We look forward to speaking with you!
Nearby Areas
Rock View Realty is a full-service real estate brokerage located in beautiful Cayucos. We specialize in representing buyers and sellers of residential property all over California ‘s Central Coast. Our extensive knowledge of San Luis Obispo County neighborhoods allows us to guide our clients whether you are considering buying, selling, investing or renting. We offer a variety of comprehensive real estate services in the following San Luis Obispo County areas, but not limited to:
