Living in Ross, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ross · Census data 2020–2024
Ross has 2,606 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Ross at a glance
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 42.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ross a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Ross
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ross the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Ross median household income
The median household income in Ross is $250,001 and the income per person is $173,984. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ross: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 912
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.02
Ross demographics
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 838
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ross ›
Education in Ross
83.2% of adults 25 and older in Ross have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 41.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ross
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 47.9%
- Drive alone
- 40.5%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Ross vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross | 2,606 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Anselmo | 12,679 | $173,641 | $1,576,700 | $2,797 |
| Kentfield | 6,900 | $249,896 | $2,000,001 | $2,741 |
| Larkspur | 12,854 | $140,417 | $1,996,600 | $3,001 |
| Fairfax | 7,516 | $141,653 | $1,163,600 | $2,367 |
| San Rafael | 60,433 | $119,435 | $1,355,600 | $2,377 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,063 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Corte Madera | 10,077 | $232,763 | $1,755,200 | $3,501 |
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | $206,212 | $2,000,001 | $3,278 |
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What is the median household income in Ross, CA?
The median household income in Ross is $250,001, 152% 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 Ross?
The median home value in Ross is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ross?
The median gross rent in Ross is $3,501 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Ross, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ross?
The median age in Ross is 42.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ross?
The average commute to work in Ross is 26 minutes; 47.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ross?
The unemployment rate in Ross is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ross?
83.2% of adults in Ross 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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