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San Luis Obispo, CA
📍 Homebuyer Guide
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📅 2021-2025 Trends
Clean Air Score
89
Grade A
San Luis Obispo has a score of 89.4, which is considered Good. A safe choice for long-term health and property investment.
🏡 What This Means for Buying
San Luis Obispo's air quality trends are improving. Annual PM2.5 levels indicate pristine long-term exposure risk.
Best time for outdoor visits: Check seasonal chart
🩺 My Health Risk Assessment
See how San Luis Obispo's air quality affects you and your family specifically.
Current Risk Level
Low Risk
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Health Advice
Enjoy the outdoors! Air quality is great.
Est. Annual "Risky Days" for you:
~0 days/year
🏡 Property Value Impact Analysis
Estimated Impact (5-Year)
Positive Signal
+15.0%
theoretical value retention
Between 2020 and 2024, San Luis Obispo's air quality improved by 8 μg/m³. Based on NBER studies, this change correlates with a estimated 15% increase in relative property value retention.
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* Methodology: Comparison based on National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Working Paper 15655 correlation between PM2.5 reduction and housing prices. This is a theoretical estimate for informational purposes only.
Annual PM2.5
3.9 μg/m³
WHO Target: <5.0
Good Days
100.0 %
% days AQI < 100
5-Year Trend
Improving
↑ Improving
Long-term direction
Extreme Days
0 days/yr
Days AQI > 150 (Est.)
Score Breakdown
| Component | Weight | Score Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Air Quality | 40% | 100 |
| Unhealthy Days | 25% | 100 |
| 5-Year Trend | 20% | 90 |
| Seasonal Variability | 10% | 94 |
| Extreme Events | 5% | 100 |