Pros and Cons of Living in San Luis Obispo California
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Have you been considering relocating to the Central Coast of California and you want to know if the city of San Luis Obispo is right for you?
San Luis Obispo has a lot going for it. Great culture, restaurants, activities, weather, and natural beauty. It also has some cons that may be deal breakers… higher property prices, job opportunities, and some healthcare challenges.
Join Joshua Farris, a Central Coast native, realtor, and Cal Poly grad as he explores the pros and cons of living in SLO. This comes from a first hand experience, having lived in San Luis Obispo for over 5 years and the Central Coast for over 35 years. Overall, San Luis Obispo is a fantastic city to live in, making it one of the most popular cities on the Central Coast.
Moving to the area?
Selling your house in San Luis Obispo?
Buying an investment property for your student going to Cal Poly?
Buying a vacation property on the Central Coast?
Joshua Farris | 805 242 2073
Keller Williams Realty Central Coast | DRE 01921964
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Pro #1 – Weather and climate
02:06 Pro #2 – Great Downtown
02:49 Con – Restaurants Close Early
04:23 Con – High Prices
05:41 Pro – Activities
07:14 Healthcare and Job Market













The average of 900,000 X 1,000,000 seems low. Does that include condos and townhomes?
It does. Condos and townhomes are factored into the average sale price.
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Thank you for the kind words and feedback!
Great video Josh! It really shows how amazing SLO truly is! One of a kind city for sure.
I agree! Slo has a lot to offer
Valuable information for those who are thinking about making the move. Coming from a metropolitan area myself, it was a little getting used to the slower pace but well worth it. Planning to raise a family? This is the place for you.
Glad this was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!
SLO is such an amazing place to live and visit! Great info
Glad you enjoyed the video! We agree 💯
Don’t come here, we need cheaper houses here
Hopefully the County will approved more developments. That will give us more housing inventory, especially for locals.
I grew up in Paso back in the 80s and 90s and use to visit SLO all the time. It was very affordable back then and Paso was somewhat of a retirement town while SLO was where the action was at such as tortilla flats. Too bad it got expensive but I want to retire back in CA cause I’m so tired of the Phoenix heat. My sisters are in real estate in Paso so I’m familiar w the cost but CA and specifically the central coast is the best
It’s true, the Central Coast is special! Hopefully you can make it back here. I grew up in Templeton and I lived in Atascadero while going to Cal Poly, so I am a North County boy at heart… the Paso summer heat is there, but nothing compared to Phoenix I bet!