Living in Healdsburg, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Healdsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Healdsburg has 11,243 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $103,554 (4% higher than the California median), the median home value is $950,100, the median rent is $2,158/month.
Healdsburg at a glance
- Population
- 11,243
- Median age
- 44.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $103,554State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $950,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,158/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Healdsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the California median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Healdsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Healdsburg the median home value is $950,100, 186% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,158 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,487 a month in housing costs.
Healdsburg median household income
The median household income in Healdsburg is $103,554 and the income per person is $64,488. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Healdsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,138
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.38
Healdsburg demographics
- Population
- 11,243
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 4,651
- Foreign-born
- 20.1%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Healdsburg ›
Education in Healdsburg
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Healdsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Healdsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Healdsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healdsburg | 11,243 | $103,554 | $950,100 | $2,158 |
| Windsor | 26,081 | $133,979 | $801,100 | $2,433 |
| Geyserville | 672 | $125,093 | $825,900 | $2,156 |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 8,765 | $97,071 | $704,700 | $2,104 |
| Forestville | 3,717 | $115,962 | $730,300 | $1,833 |
| Guerneville | 4,100 | $81,281 | $600,600 | $1,579 |
| Fulton | 453 | $183,158 | $760,100 | — |
| Graton | 1,806 | $91,429 | $878,100 | $2,826 |
| Monte Rio | 876 | $63,750 | $652,000 | $1,817 |
More for people moving to Healdsburg
Healdsburg ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Healdsburg: FAQ
What is the median household income in Healdsburg, CA?
The median household income in Healdsburg is $103,554, 4% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Healdsburg?
The median home value in Healdsburg is $950,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Healdsburg?
The median gross rent in Healdsburg is $2,158 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Healdsburg, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the California median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Healdsburg?
The median age in Healdsburg is 44.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Healdsburg?
The average commute to work in Healdsburg is 19 minutes; 24.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Healdsburg?
The unemployment rate in Healdsburg is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Healdsburg?
40.6% of adults in Healdsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: