What sellers received compared with their first asking price. Close to 100% means homes are selling near list price. Lower numbers point to price cuts and negotiating room, which is why pricing right from day one matters.​
% of Original Price
How long it would take to sell every home on the market at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers.
Months Supply
How long a typical home is listed before it goes under contract. Low numbers mean strong demand and buyers need to move quickly. Rising numbers give buyers more time and more room to negotiate.​
Days on Market
The middle price of Atascadero homes sold over the past 12 months, so half sold for more and half for less. It shows what homes actually sell for, not what they are listed at, and a rising line means values are climbing.​
Avila Beach Market Snapshot
Median Sales Price
Living in Avila Beach
Avila Beach is an unincorporated beach town on San Luis Bay. San Luis Obispo County built the Avila Pier in 1908, and the Point San Luis Lighthouse has stood above the bay since 1889. Today the Port San Luis Harbor District manages three beaches along the shore, the Bob Jones Pathway links town to the Avila Valley, and the 2020 Census counted 1,576 residents in the Avila Beach area.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Port San Luis Harbor District, San Luis Obispo County Parks, Cal Poly Center for Coastal Marine Sciences, Avila Beach visitor guide, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, and Google Maps (drive distance and time).
1,576
Residents
(2020 Census)
−3.1%
Population Growth
2010 to 2020 Census
67.6%
Owner-Occupied Homes
(2020 Census)
10 mi
To San Luis Obispo
About 15 minutes via US-101
Our Favorite Things to Do in Avila Beach
Dog-friendly beaches, piers, trails and hometown traditions.
Places to Visit
- Avila Valley Barn →
A farm stop on the way into Avila Beach that’s a favorite with locals and visitors: a fall pumpkin patch and U-pick flower fields, Christmas trees for the holidays, farm animals to hand-feed, barbecue from the Smoke House and Chicken Shack, and ice cream at the Sweet Shoppe. - Central Coast Aquarium →
A small aquarium at 50 San Juan Street, right next to Avila Beach Park. - Avila Beach Park →
A County park steps from the beach, with a pirate-ship playground, a basketball court and barbecue areas. - Point San Luis Lighthouse →
Built in 1889. Visit by docent-led hike on the Pecho Coast Trail or by trolley tour with the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers. - RV Camping at Port San Luis →
Harbor District campsites by the harbor, including full hook-up sites for self-contained RVs. Reservations are online only. - Dinosaur Caves Park →
A short drive down the coast in Shell Beach, with bluff-top paths and ocean views.
- Avila Beach & Promenade →
The main beach runs right along the downtown promenade, with picnic tables and barbecues near the sand. - Dog Beach →
Dogs can run off-leash under voice control all day at Olde Port Beach, and on Avila Beach before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. - Harford Pier & Fresh Seafood →
A working fishing pier at Port San Luis. Harford Seafood Company at the end of the pier sells local catch Wednesday through Sunday. - Cal Poly Pier →
A 3,000-foot research pier run by Cal Poly. Its yearly community open house brings touch tanks and bay views. - Avila Pier →
The town’s 1908 pier has been closed since 2015 while the Harbor District plans its future.
Beaches & Piers
Avila Traditions
- Santa’s Doggie Parade →
Each holiday season, dogs and their people dress up and parade along the promenade, with a costume contest. Hosted by the Avila Beach Civic Association. - Farmers’ Market →
Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., May through September, on the promenade, with local produce, food and live music. - Concerts at The Avila →
The Avila, long known as Avila Beach Golf Resort, hosts oceanview concerts, with live music every weekend at Mulligans Bar & Grill.
Trails & Golf
- Bob Jones Pathway →
An easy, 2.5-mile County trail for walking and biking between the Avila Valley and the beach. - Sycamore Crest Trail →
A steep, 1.7-mile round-trip climb through oaks and manzanita to ocean views, starting at Sycamore Mineral Springs. It connects to the Ontario Ridge Trail. Parking there is for resort guests. - Ontario Ridge Trail →
A rugged ridge trail between Cave Landing in Avila Beach and the Shell Beach bluffs, with views of the bay and Avila Valley. - Pecho Coast Trail →
A docent-led, 3.75-mile round-trip hike to the Point San Luis Lighthouse. Reservations are required. - The Avila Golf Course →
A par-72 championship course that opened in 1969, winding through oak valleys and across the tidal estuary.
Climate
Garden zone: USDA Zone 10a (ZIP 93424). The coldest winter night averages 30 to 35°F.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Pismo Beach station (USC00046943); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
Mild coastal weather year-round. Average highs run from about 65°F in winter to the low 70s in late spring and fall. Average lows range from about 44°F in winter to 55°F in August. Most of the roughly 18 inches of yearly rain falls from November through March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65° | 44° | 3.5″ |
| Feb | 65° | 44° | 4.0″ |
| Mar | 68° | 46° | 3.0″ |
| Apr | 70° | 48° | 1.0″ |
| May | 72° | 50° | 0.5″ |
| Jun | 71° | 51° | 0.1″ |
| Jul | 70° | 54° | 0.0″ |
| Aug | 71° | 55° | 0.0″ |
| Sep | 72° | 54° | 0.1″ |
| Oct | 73° | 53° | 0.8″ |
| Nov | 69° | 46° | 1.8″ |
| Dec | 65° | 44° | 3.1″ |
Avila Beach Schools
Public Schools
- District
San Luis Coastal Unified serves Avila Beach, along with San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Edna Valley and North Pismo Beach. - Assigned Schools
Elementary, middle and high school assignments depend on the address. Use Find My School → to check a specific home.
Finding Your School
- Find My School →
The district’s locator shows the assigned schools for a specific address. - Enrollment →
New student registration and enrollment information. - Transfers →
How to request a school other than the one assigned to your address.
Colleges nearby: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cuesta College.
Independently Verify: School information is provided for general reference only and may change. Please independently verify enrollment, boundaries, grades served, and programs directly with each school or district. This list may not include every school serving the area.