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Arroyo Grande, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande is a coastal city in San Luis Obispo County and is best known as one of the "Five Cities" in the Central Coast region. Retirees seeking 55+ communities in Arroyo…
Arroyo Grande is a coastal city in San Luis Obispo County and is best known as one of the "Five Cities" in the Central Coast region. Retirees seeking 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande will appreciate this beach town with year round warm weather and beautiful scenery.
Climate & Geography
Arroyo Grande enjoys a temperate-mediterranean climate, with average annual high temperatures reaching the high 60s and average annual low temperatures in the mid 40s. The area receives roughly 14 inches of rainfall annually.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
The year-round warm weather and proximity to the ocean allow residents to enjoy an assortment of outdoor activities. Many residents stroll and ride bikes through Lopez Lake Recreation Area, James Way Oak Habitat and Wildlife Preserve, and Biddle Regional Park. Vineyards and wineries are plentiful throughout the city, and shopping options range from antique shops to a fashion mall. Residents can easily take day trips to Los Angeles to explore a wider variety of activities.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Arroyo Grande exceeds both the national and state averages, primarily due to the extremely high cost of homes, which is nearly triple the national average. Although grocery costs are slightly higher than average, health care, utilities, and transportation costs are all below.
California is not typically considered very tax-friendly to retirees. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from state taxes, benefiting Arroyo Grande's 55+ community residents. However, all other forms of retirement income are fully taxed. The senior income tax exemption that doubles the standard exemption to between $258 to $516 depending on filing status. Property tax rates, though relatively low, can still be a substantial expense due to high home costs. Fortunately, there is a homeowners' exemption to help reduce property tax costs. Some residents may also be eligible for a program to defer property taxes. Sales taxes are the highest in the country, but medicine and groceries are exempt.
Health Care
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital serves the city directly. Other highly ranked medical centers in the region include Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital ranks highly for hip and knee replacement surgeries, while Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital ranks regionally as well as ranking as high performing in five adult procedures/conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Arroyo Grande, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande has 300 homes, the largest has 375 homes, and the average communities consists of 337 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande. All 2 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande are gated. For instance, Sunrise Terrace is a gated communities with 300 homes, and Cypress Ridge is another gated communities with 375 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande stay on the market for around 268 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $948,815, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Cypress Ridge average around $1,334,000, while homes in Sunrise Terrace average around $563,629.
8 communities near Arroyo Grande
46 homes near Arroyo Grande
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,112 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,990 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,088 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,390 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,048 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,312 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|1 baths
|826 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,820 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|883 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,181 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,903 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,088 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|883 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,689 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,558 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,233 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,573 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,669 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,005 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,440 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,814 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,110 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,309 sq ft
5 beds
|4 baths
|2,955 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|883 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,807 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,620 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,339 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,374 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,479 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,536 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
Frequently Asked Questions
In Arroyo Grande, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande has 300 homes, the largest has 375 homes, and the average communities consists of 337 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande. All 2 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande are gated. For instance, Sunrise Terrace is a gated communities with 300 homes, and Cypress Ridge is another gated communities with 375 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Arroyo Grande stay on the market for around 268 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $948,815, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Cypress Ridge average around $1,334,000, while homes in Sunrise Terrace average around $563,629.
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