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Arroyo Grande, CA

Arroyo Grande (Spanish for "Big Creek") is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 18,441 as of the 2020 census, up from 17,252 as of the 2010 Census. 

Arroyo Grande is a small coastal town with historic, suburban, and rural elements located at 35°7′15″N 120°35′12″W (35.120878, -120.586799). Arroyo Grande is located in a coastal ecosystem within the California Floristic Province, and the native habitats include coast live oak woodland, central coastal scrub, willow, and mixed riparian along Arroyo Grande Creek and numerous tributaries, native bunch-grass grassland, coastal prairie, dunes, and intertidal zone, and non-native and agricultural areas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15 km2), all of it land.

In 1862, the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors established the township of Arroyo Grande. Businesses developed along a road called Branch Street to serve local agriculture. A railroad depot was built in 1882. The city of Arroyo Grande was incorporated on July 10, 1911.

Arroyo Grande experienced rapid growth in the 1970s and 1980s, partially due to the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, under an EPA Clean Water Grant, that removed a growth constraint. This federal grant program required the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, which provided much of the initial environmental database for Arroyo Grande.

Arroyo Grande emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Arroyo Grande Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Fitness 19, and 9Round. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Arroyo Grande, such as the James Way Trail and the Kiwanis Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Arroyo Grande, CA are Pismo State Beach, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, and Clark Center for the Performing Arts.

Population (2020): 18,441. ZIP code: 93420. Area code: 805. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Area: 5.94 sq mi (15.38 km2).

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Is Arroyo Grande, CA a good place to live?

Living in Arroyo Grande offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Arroyo Grande, there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Arroyo Grande and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Arroyo Grande are highly rated.

Is Arroyo Grande, CA expensive to live in?

Arroyo Grande is 25% more expensive than the national average and 8% less expensive to live in than the average city in California. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Arroyo Grande are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Arroyo Grande are less affordable than average in the United States. 

Is Arroyo Grande, CA a safe place to live?

The crime rate in Arroyo Grande is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 21 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Arroyo Grande is 1 in 47. Based on FBI crime data, Arroyo Grande is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Arroyo Grande has a crime rate that is higher than 62% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Fitness 19 

9Round

James Way Trail 

Kiwanis Park

Pismo State Beach

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

Clark Center for the Performing Arts

Niche

Erieri

Neighborhoodscout

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