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Which statement best describes you? Click all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
I live in the city of San Luis Obispo 95.7% 44
I work in the city of San Luis Obispo 56.5% 26
I play (recreate, shop, eat, etc.) in the city of San Luis Obispo 71.7% 33

Rank the following attributes that factored into your decision to choose your current housing. (On a scale of 1 to 9 with 1 being MOST important and 9 being LEAST important)

Proximity to downtown
Response Percent Response Count
1 23.9% 11
2 19.6% 9
3 8.7% 4
4 2.2% 1
5 15.2% 7
6 6.5% 3
7 8.7% 4
8 4.3% 2
9 10.9% 5
Proximity to bus stop/transportation
Response Percent Response Count
1 6.5% 3
2 6.5% 3
3 6.5% 3
4 6.5% 3
5 13.0% 6
6 4.3% 2
7 8.7% 4
8 8.7% 4
9 37.0% 17
Proximity to open space and recreation
Response Percent Response Count
1 15.2% 7
2 10.9% 5
3 15.2% 7
4 17.4% 8
5 15.2% 7
6 8.7% 4
7 4.3% 2
8 6.5% 3
9 6.5% 3
Proximity to schools
Response Percent Response Count
1 15.2% 7
2 8.7% 4
3 4.3% 2
4 8.7% 4
5 4.3% 2
6 6.5% 3
7 6.5% 3
8 10.9% 5
9 30.4% 14
Enough parking for our household’s vehicles
Response Percent Response Count
1 15.2% 7
2 10.9% 5
3 8.7% 4
4 6.5% 3
5 15.2% 7
6 6.5% 3
7 6.5% 3
8 17.4% 8
9 10.9% 5
Size of house/unit
Response Percent Response Count
1 21.7% 10
2 19.6% 9
3 15.2% 7
4 6.5% 3
5 8.7% 4
6 10.9% 5
7 6.5% 3
8 6.5% 3
9 4.3% 2
Housing cost/price
Response Percent Response Count
1 52.2% 24
2 6.5% 3
3 6.5% 3
5 8.7% 4
6 6.5% 3
7 2.2% 1
8 4.3% 2
9 13.0% 6
Amenities (e.g., pool, balcony, backyard)
Response Percent Response Count
1 10.9% 5
2 15.2% 7
3 10.9% 5
4 19.6% 9
5 17.4% 8
6 6.5% 3
7 6.5% 3
8 4.3% 2
9 6.5% 3
Utility costs
Response Percent Response Count
1 6.5% 3
2 8.7% 4
3 8.7% 4
4 8.7% 4
5 19.6% 9
6 10.9% 5
7 10.9% 5
8 10.9% 5
9 10.9% 5

What are the greatest challenges facing the San Luis Obispo housing market? (Select up to three challenges)

Response Percent Response Count
Low supply 47.8% 22
Negative impacts of new development (e.g., traffic, noise) 21.7% 10
Lack of student housing 6.5% 3
Homelessness 45.7% 21
Restrictive zoning and regulations 19.6% 9
Lack of parking 34.8% 16
Overcrowding 17.4% 8
Affordability and price 80.4% 37

How frequently do you make trips from your home using a bicycle?

Response Percent Response Count
Everyday 13.0% 6
4-6 days per week 8.7% 4
1-3 days per week 21.7% 10
Rarely 19.6% 9
Never 37.0% 17

How frequently do you make trips from your home using a car?

Response Percent Response Count
Everyday 23.9% 11
4-6 days per week 32.6% 15
1-3 days per week 32.6% 15
Rarely 6.5% 3
Never 4.3% 2

How frequently do you make trips from your home by walking?

Response Percent Response Count
Everyday 19.6% 9
4-6 days per week 19.6% 9
1-3 days per week 43.5% 20
Rarely 15.2% 7
Never 2.2% 1

How frequently do you make trips from your home by public transit?

Response Percent Response Count
4-6 days per week 2.2% 1
Rarely 26.1% 12
Never 71.7% 33

How many cars does your household have?

Response Percent Response Count
1-2 cars 75.6% 34
3-4 cars 22.2% 10
5 or more cars 2.2% 1

In your opinion, is there sufficient parking in your driveway/garage for the cars you own?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 73.3% 33
No 26.7% 12

In your opinion, is there sufficient street parking in your neighborhood for the cars you own?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 66.7% 30
No 33.3% 15

What do you like most about your neighborhood?

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What would you most like to change about your neighborhood?

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How did you come to rent/own your home and what were good/bad aspects of the process?

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Do you own or rent your home?

Response Percent Response Count
Rent 41.3% 19
Own 58.7% 27

What type of housing do you live in?

Response Percent Response Count
Single family 63.0% 29
Apartment/Condominium 19.6% 9
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) 4.3% 2
Townhouse 2.2% 1
Duplex/Triplex 6.5% 3
Other 4.3% 2

How many people are in your household?

Response Percent Response Count
1-2 people 58.7% 27
3-4 people 32.6% 15
5-6 people 8.7% 4

What is your job status?

Response Percent Response Count
Employed 67.4% 31
Unemployed 8.7% 4
Student 6.5% 3
Retired 19.6% 9
Other 6.5% 3

What is your race/ethnicity?

Response Percent Response Count
Hispanic or Latino 4.3% 2
White 84.8% 39
Alternative C 2.2% 1
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.2% 1
Other 6.5% 3

Thank you for taking the survey. Please add any additional thoughts about housing and transportation in the City of San Luis Obispo?

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January 14, 2021, 8:34 PM
  • Which statement best describes you? Click all that apply.
    • I live in the city of San Luis Obispo
    • I work in the city of San Luis Obispo
    • I play (recreate, shop, eat, etc.) in the city of San Luis Obispo
  • Rank the following attributes that factored into your decision to choose your current housing. (On a scale of 1 to 9 with 1 being MOST important and 9 being LEAST important)
    • Proximity to downtown - 9
    • Proximity to bus stop/transportation - 8
    • Proximity to open space and recreation - 7
    • Proximity to schools - 7
    • Enough parking for our household’s vehicles - 5
    • Size of house/unit - 6
    • Housing cost/price - 9
    • Amenities (e.g., pool, balcony, backyard) - 6
    • Utility costs - 4
  • What are the greatest challenges facing the San Luis Obispo housing market? (Select up to three challenges)
    • Low supply
    • Homelessness
    • Affordability and price
  • How frequently do you make trips from your home using a bicycle?
    • 4-6 days per week
  • How frequently do you make trips from your home using a car?
    • 1-3 days per week
  • How frequently do you make trips from your home by walking?
    • 1-3 days per week
  • How frequently do you make trips from your home by public transit?
    • Rarely
  • How many cars does your household have?
    • 1-2 cars
  • In your opinion, is there sufficient parking in your driveway/garage for the cars you own?
    • Yes
  • In your opinion, is there sufficient street parking in your neighborhood for the cars you own?
    • Yes
  • What do you like most about your neighborhood?

    I enjoy the (relative) affordability.

  • What would you most like to change about your neighborhood?

    I would like to see more frequent public transit. Hourly bus service is a severe impediment to taking transit, and switching to 20-minute schedules would make transit a viable option for more people.

  • How did you come to rent/own your home and what were good/bad aspects of the process?

    We were disappointed by the high cost of rent, as well as home ownership. We were unable to purchase a house appropriately sized for our family within the City where we work and have lived.

  • Do you own or rent your home?
    • Own
  • What type of housing do you live in?
    • Townhouse
  • How many people are in your household?
    • 3-4 people
  • What is your job status?
    • Employed
  • What is your race/ethnicity?
    • White
  • Thank you for taking the survey. Please add any additional thoughts about housing and transportation in the City of San Luis Obispo?
    No response.
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Proximity to downtown
Proximity to bus stop/transportation
Proximity to open space and recreation
Proximity to schools
Enough parking for our household’s vehicles
Size of house/unit
Housing cost/price
Amenities (e.g., pool, balcony, backyard)
Utility costs
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