NAICS 53

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Metro Market Score 46.9 (Moderate), ranked #191 of 330 metros. 526 establishments, 1,882 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 46.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national real estate and rental and leasing average.

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles pairs above-average real estate and rental and leasing concentration (76.1) with positive employment growth (trend: 57.9). The market is competitive but still expanding, leaving room for well-positioned new entrants.

Industry Concentration
76.1
LQ: 0.99
Rank #251 of 330 metros
Wage Competitiveness
45.8
$53,967 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 57.9
Employment growth index
Rank #140 of 330 metros
Wage Pressure
19.2
YoY wage change index

526 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Firms in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles

526
Establishments
+0.4% YoY
1,882
Total Employment
+1.2% YoY
$53,967
Average Annual Wage
+5.2% YoY
0.99
Location Quotient
Below national avg

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles vs California Statewide

How this metro's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to California overall. The state ranks #39/51 for entry risk.

Measure San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles CA Statewide
Overall Score 46.9 Moderate 47.1 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #191 of 330 metros #39 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles

Healthcare and Social Assistance 34.9 Other Services 38.8 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 49.2 Finance and Insurance 55.3 Information 58.7 Administrative and Support Services 58.9 Accommodation and Food Services 60.6 Construction 63.4 Retail Trade 63.6

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in Other California Metros

El Centro 22.5 #33/330 Hanford-Corcoran 29.8 #67/330 Fresno 30.3 #72/330 Modesto 35.8 #104/330 Salinas 37.9 #116/330 Merced 38.3 #119/330 Yuba City 40.3 #143/330 Visalia 41.8 #157/330 Redding 43.3 #171/330 Santa Cruz-Watsonville 44.3 #178/330

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles's real estate and rental and leasing sector, the industry concentration component (76.1) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.