Living in Rosedale, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosedale · Census data 2020–2024
Rosedale has 18,877 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $135,966 (37% higher than the California median), the median home value is $608,900, the median rent is $1,637/month.
Rosedale at a glance
- Population
- 18,877
- Median age
- 37.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $135,966State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $608,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,637/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Rosedale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the California median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Rosedale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosedale the median home value is $608,900, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,637 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,848 a month in housing costs.
Rosedale median household income
The median household income in Rosedale is $135,966 and the income per person is $59,057. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rosedale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,540
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.07
Rosedale demographics
- Population
- 18,877
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 6,138
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosedale ›
Education in Rosedale
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Rosedale have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosedale
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Rosedale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale | 18,877 | $135,966 | $608,900 | $1,637 |
| Greenacres | 4,906 | $91,528 | $351,800 | $1,761 |
| Stebbins | 967 | $68,029 | — | — |
| Shafter | 21,193 | $71,215 | $335,800 | $1,253 |
| Mexican Colony | 148 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Smith Corner | 718 | $48,281 | $115,800 | — |
| Olde Stockdale | 349 | $166,987 | $717,100 | — |
| Old Stine | 3,760 | $54,292 | $235,400 | $1,579 |
| Bakersfield | 411,986 | $80,540 | $371,700 | $1,472 |
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What is the median household income in Rosedale, CA?
The median household income in Rosedale is $135,966, 37% 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 Rosedale?
The median home value in Rosedale is $608,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rosedale?
The median gross rent in Rosedale is $1,637 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Rosedale, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the California median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Rosedale?
The median age in Rosedale is 37.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rosedale?
The average commute to work in Rosedale is 28 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosedale?
The unemployment rate in Rosedale is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosedale?
41.2% of adults in Rosedale 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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