Living in Rossmoor, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rossmoor · Census data 2020–2024
Rossmoor has 11,532 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $211,597 (113% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,406,900, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Rossmoor at a glance
- Population
- 11,532
- Median age
- 47.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $211,597State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,406,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Rossmoor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 113% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 91% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Rossmoor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rossmoor the median home value is $1,406,900, 323% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Rossmoor median household income
The median household income in Rossmoor is $211,597 and the income per person is $88,282. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rossmoor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,996
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.98
Rossmoor demographics
- Population
- 11,532
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 3,858
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rossmoor ›
Education in Rossmoor
62.3% of adults 25 and older in Rossmoor have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 25.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rossmoor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Rossmoor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmoor | 11,532 | $211,597 | $1,406,900 | $3,501 |
| Los Alamitos | 11,794 | $97,155 | $1,061,900 | $2,365 |
| Seal Beach | 24,722 | $85,964 | $486,800 | $2,649 |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 13,691 | $76,341 | $554,100 | $1,696 |
| Cypress | 49,498 | $130,215 | $913,900 | $2,483 |
| Lakewood | 79,850 | $119,177 | $827,200 | $2,347 |
| La Palma | 15,272 | $117,989 | $973,600 | $2,262 |
| Stanton | 39,402 | $84,707 | $579,300 | $1,997 |
| Long Beach | 455,548 | $87,430 | $806,600 | $1,871 |
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What is the median household income in Rossmoor, CA?
The median household income in Rossmoor is $211,597, 113% 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 Rossmoor?
The median home value in Rossmoor is $1,406,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rossmoor?
The median gross rent in Rossmoor is $3,501 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Rossmoor, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 113% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 91% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rossmoor?
The median age in Rossmoor is 47.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rossmoor?
The average commute to work in Rossmoor is 28 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rossmoor?
The unemployment rate in Rossmoor is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rossmoor?
62.3% of adults in Rossmoor 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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