Cambria, CA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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San Luis Obispo County · San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles · population 5,678

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64
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Cambria stands

Steady, no major recent move.

Median home $1,008,576
1-year +0.9%
5-yr CAGR +5.0%
vs 5-yr peak -2.7%

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2023-12$1009k$529k$712k$895k$1078k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
25/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
10/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
32/100
Poor remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY
55 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
65 · w22%
Distance from peak
74 · w18%
Home 10-yr CAGR
67 · w10%
Long thesis

Cambria has held up across the cycle: home values at $1,008,576 with +5.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Cambria carries a $1,008,576 median home with only +0.9% YoY. Premium pricing in a flat tape is the bear setup — you're paying for the trend that already ran while new buyers can't afford to extend it.

About Cambria

Cambria is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, with an estimated population of 5,678. It anchors the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles metro area. The median home value in Cambria is $1,008,576 as of 2026-04, up 0.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.0% annual growth (-2.7% from the 5-year peak). The composite momentum score is 64 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Held the highs: currently -2.7% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.
○The data is the data: Cambria has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.

▼ Bear case

●Expensive AND not growing: median home $1,008,576 with only +0.9% YoY. You’re paying premium pricing for a flat trend.
○Thin housing market: small population means fewer transactions and slower resale. Liquidity risk on exit.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for San Luis Obispo County right now.

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Run the numbers for Cambria

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
60° / 41°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
82° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
258
~71% of year
Annual precip
22″ rain
8″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
Very high
Earthquake
Very high
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
65%
Moderate climate
Median household income
$91,500
California state median
Top industries (state-level)
TechEntertainmentAgriculture

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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