Living in Rosamond, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosamond · Census data 2020–2024
Rosamond has 21,473 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $79,386 (20% lower than the California median), the median home value is $352,600, the median rent is $1,498/month.
Rosamond at a glance
- Population
- 21,473
- Median age
- 31.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $79,386State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $352,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,498/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Rosamond a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Rosamond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosamond the median home value is $352,600, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,498 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
Rosamond median household income
The median household income in Rosamond is $79,386 and the income per person is $30,634. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rosamond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,300
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.15
Rosamond demographics
- Population
- 21,473
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 6,818
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosamond ›
Education in Rosamond
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Rosamond have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosamond
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Rosamond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosamond | 21,473 | $79,386 | $352,600 | $1,498 |
| Mojave | 5,173 | $55,660 | $213,600 | $1,214 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | $446,600 | $1,764 |
| Quartz Hill | 11,510 | $105,443 | $485,300 | $1,540 |
| Edwards AFB | 2,500 | $91,250 | — | $2,457 |
| Elizabeth Lake | 1,840 | $120,078 | $411,900 | $2,094 |
| Leona Valley | 1,465 | $131,667 | $711,300 | — |
| Lake Hughes | 888 | $113,516 | $515,100 | $2,042 |
| Desert View Highlands | 2,613 | $76,094 | $360,400 | $2,002 |
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What is the median household income in Rosamond, CA?
The median household income in Rosamond is $79,386, 20% lower 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 Rosamond?
The median home value in Rosamond is $352,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rosamond?
The median gross rent in Rosamond is $1,498 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Rosamond, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Rosamond?
The median age in Rosamond is 31.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rosamond?
The average commute to work in Rosamond is 31 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosamond?
The unemployment rate in Rosamond is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosamond?
16.2% of adults in Rosamond 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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