Arroyo Grande
A Five Cities town about 15 miles south of San Luis Obispo, known for its historic Village on Branch Street and neighborhoods spread across the valley and surrounding hills.
Home market
Sales for July 2026; homes for sale as of October 8, 2026. Citywide figures from Redfin, all home types.
Monthly figures for a small city swing with just a few sales, so compare several months before drawing conclusions. Countywide trends are on the market data page; local loan limits and a payment calculator are on Loans & rates.
What's being built: 2 projects
Projects confirmed in official records (the City, LAFCO or the State's CEQA database, CEQAnet) or, where the official report isn't online, local news coverage of the public vote. Each links to its source.
| Project | What it is | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Plan Update | A citywide update of Arroyo Grande's General Plan, the long-range blueprint for land use, housing and growth. A draft Environmental Impact Report was released for review. | Draft EIR, July 23, 2026 | CEQAnet 2026030959 |
| Arroyo Grande Community Hospital rehabilitation hospital | A proposed 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital of about 67,900 sq ft near South Halcyon Road and Fair Oaks Avenue. An EIR is being prepared. | Notice of Preparation, Aug. 20, 2026 | CEQAnet 2026080724 |
Arroyo Grande does not publish a project map. Current planning applications are posted on Planning Commission and City Council agendas on the City website.
Public schools
Arroyo Grande is served by Lucia Mar Unified School District. Schools in or serving Arroyo Grande:
- Arroyo Grande High School
- Paulding Middle School
- Branch, Harloe and Ocean View elementary schools
- Central Coast New Tech High School (district choice school)
School assignment depends on your exact address; confirm boundaries with the district. School list from the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education and the district.
Walkability
Arroyo Grande has a Walk Score of 44 (car-dependent) and a Bike Score of 39. The Village is the most walkable part of town. (Walk Score)
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Open →San Luis Obispo
Six City areas with every City-tracked project
Open →Sources
- City of Arroyo Grande
- Redfin: Arroyo Grande housing market (retrieved October 8, 2026)
- CEQAnet 2026030959: General Plan Update
- CEQAnet 2026080724: Arroyo Grande Community Hospital rehabilitation hospital
- Lucia Mar Unified School District
- Walk Score: Arroyo Grande
Project details and stages change; contact the City of Arroyo Grande for the latest on a specific project. Market data are estimates from Redfin.