The main features of Guadalupe are hinted at in the area’s nickname, “gateway to the dunes.” These protected dunes are made accessible to locals through the Dunes Center. “The Dunes Center promotes the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes ecosystem through education, research, and the support of cooperative stewardship,” says Gloria Villegas, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center.
The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes take up a significant portion of this community and are a national natural landmark that stretches from Pismo Beach to the north and Point Sal to the south. The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center is a natural history museum that educates visitors on the unique flora and fauna that call the dunes home. Leroy Park is the oldest in the county, dating all the way back to 1871, and the park along with its community center was recently renovated to include everything from horseshoes to basketball courts to an updated gymnasium.
The two main types of homes in Guadalupe are stucco ranch-style homes and Spanish-revival two-story homes. Many homes have the classic barrel roof tile along with two-car garages and small front porches. Homes can range in price from about $360,000 to $725,000 depending mostly on size. There are a total of about 1,600 homes in Guadalupe. The average number of days on the market is less than half the national average. Homes can be anywhere from 1,000 to 2,200 square feet in size and some date all the way back to the 1920s, with newer construction as recent as 2020. Lots usually fall between 3,500 square feet and 0.3 acres.
El Padrecito’s Ice Cream is a popular joint that locals love for its abundance of ice cream flavors and additional treats like tamales. For more Mexican cuisine, El Tapatio is known for serving up classic, authentic dishes with a homemade quality. For a nostalgic atmosphere and large portions, locals go to Two Guys Pizza where traditional pizzas share a menu with more creative options like the Heart Attack Pizza and the Firehouse Pizza. Guadalupe Social Club and Wine Bar is a wine and beer tasting location with a seasonal menu and indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor space is especially child friendly with a sandbox and games like cornhole and life-size chess. Residents can pick up their groceries from Guadalupe Market or Main Street Market.
Students in Guadalupe can attend Mary Buren Elementary School which received a D-minus rating from Niche and serves about 700 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. Kermit McKenzie Junior High School is another option that received a D-minus rating from Niche and serves about 560 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. Santa Maria High School received a B-minus rating from Niche and serves about 3,200 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22-to-1. They offer the AVID (advancement via individual determination) program for students.
Residents have convenient access to the Guadalupe Amtrak and both Highway 1 and 166. The city is just 9 miles west of Santa Maria.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Erik O'Sullivan
RE/MAX Success
(805) 819-5694
46 Total Sales
2 in Guadalupe
$675,000 Price Range
Charlotte Pettit
Modern Broker
(805) 819-2614
104 Total Sales
3 in Guadalupe
$650,000 Price Range
Monique Garza
Compass
(805) 549-4077
55 Total Sales
2 in Guadalupe
$649,000 Price Range
Deborah Brooks
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(805) 549-4153
51 Total Sales
2 in Guadalupe
$630,000 Price Range
Leslie Dougherty
Central Coast Sotheby’s International Realty
(805) 749-2320
52 Total Sales
2 in Guadalupe
$424,000 Price Range
Isabel Gerardo
PB & Associates
(805) 219-7275
106 Total Sales
8 in Guadalupe
$420K - $630K Price Range
On average, homes in Guadalupe, CA sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Guadalupe, CA over the last 12 months is $650,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$648,450
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Median Sale Price
$650,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$659,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$620,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
61
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$415
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Number of Homes
1,427
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Number of Homes for Sale
4
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Median Year Built
1985
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Months of Supply
0.80
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,340
Significantly below the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,200
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
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$2,295 - $2,995 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
10
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Median Rent
$2,495
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,788
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,875
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Median Condo Rent
$2,495
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,195
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Total Population
8,407
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Median Age
30
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Population under 18
32.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$54,293
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$71,250
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High School Graduates
62%
Significantly below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
12.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
4.7%
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% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
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Annual Precipitation
18''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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