San Luis Obispo County, California
Los Osos Real Estate and Local Guide
Los Osos is a coastal bedroom community near San Luis Obispo, known for its mild Mediterranean climate and its setting between Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Park.
Living in Los Osos
The Northern Chumash Tribal Council is headquartered in Los Osos, and a stabilized sand dune holds Chumash archaeological remains dating to at least 1200 CE. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $103,504 median household
EducationAbout 50.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountySan Luis Obispo County
Homes in Los Osos
Single-family homesAbout 78.4% of the housing stock
Median home valueAbout $728,000
- About 69.7% of housing units are owner-occupied, typical of an established residential community.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Los Osos home
Elfin Forest Natural Area
Source: en.wikipedia.org
A roughly 90-acre coastal natural area with a boardwalk trail overlooking Morro Bay
Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
Source: en.wikipedia.org
A 32-acre preserve with eucalyptus groves that draw seasonal monarch butterflies
Montaña de Oro State Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Coastal state park with bluff trails, reached via Los Osos Valley Road
Los Osos areas to know
Los Osos Valley
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Small business district concentrated along Los Osos Valley Road