Living in Rollingwood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rollingwood · Census data 2020–2024
Rollingwood has 3,627 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $99,830 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $600,000, the median rent is $1,836/month.
Rollingwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,627
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,830State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $600,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,836/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Rollingwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rollingwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rollingwood the median home value is $600,000, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,836 per month, which is 39% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,221 a month in housing costs.
Rollingwood median household income
The median household income in Rollingwood is $99,830 and the income per person is $32,334. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rollingwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 932
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 3.88
Rollingwood demographics
- Population
- 3,627
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 932
- Foreign-born
- 47.1%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rollingwood ›
Education in Rollingwood
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Rollingwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rollingwood
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Rollingwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingwood | 3,627 | $99,830 | $600,000 | $1,836 |
| San Pablo | 31,720 | $79,478 | $551,700 | $2,018 |
| El Sobrante | 16,294 | $114,853 | $758,800 | $2,216 |
| East Richmond Heights | 3,109 | $134,632 | $915,400 | $2,071 |
| Richmond | 115,505 | $95,391 | $668,200 | $1,960 |
| Tara Hills | 4,840 | $101,747 | $661,200 | $2,451 |
| North Richmond | 3,855 | $100,673 | $623,900 | $2,157 |
| Montalvin Manor | 2,063 | $79,542 | $438,600 | $1,983 |
| Bayview | 2,751 | $162,537 | $654,900 | $2,784 |
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What is the median household income in Rollingwood, CA?
The median household income in Rollingwood is $99,830, about the same as 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 Rollingwood?
The median home value in Rollingwood is $600,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rollingwood?
The median gross rent in Rollingwood is $1,836 per month, about 39% of household income.
Is Rollingwood, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Rollingwood?
The median age in Rollingwood is 38.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rollingwood?
The average commute to work in Rollingwood is 34 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rollingwood?
The unemployment rate in Rollingwood is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rollingwood?
15.1% of adults in Rollingwood 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.
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