Explore Big Sur, CA: Chapter 9: The Changing South

Every geographic area can be viewed as a geographic composite of attitudes, and patterns. Big Sur has come to take on the personality of a retreat into paradise. Many of the locals who live here are artists, writers, photographers, farmers, and vacation home owners. Artists frequently sell their work at local gift shops, restaurants, and resorts such as the Post Ranch Inn.

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Big Sur Population

QuickFacts
Population:	940
Pop. Change:	-6%
State:	California
Metro Area:	Salinas Metro Area
County:	Monterey County
City:	No City
Zip Code:	Big Sur (zip 93920)
Real Estate:	For Sale
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Zip Code Overview

As of 2010, Big Sur (zip 93920)'s population is 940 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.09 percent.

The median home cost in Big Sur (zip 93920) is $635,780. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.66 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Big Sur (zip 93920)'s cost of living is 93.10% Higher than the U.S. average.

Big Sur (zip 93920) public schools spend $12,128 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 6.8 students per teacher in Big Sur (zip 93920).

The unemployment rate in Big Sur (zip 93920) is 10.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 10.20%). Recent job growth is Negative. Big Sur (zip 93920) jobs have Decreased by 3.55 percent.

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Many festivals have been held in Big Sur over the years due to its artistic and laid back reputation.

Joni Mitchell, Big Sur Folk Festival, 1969