Living in San Ramon, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Ramon · Census data 2020–2024
San Ramon has 85,993 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $196,161 (98% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,509,500, the median rent is $2,968/month.
San Ramon at a glance
- Population
- 85,993
- Median age
- 41.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $196,161State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,509,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,968/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is San Ramon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 98% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 105% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in San Ramon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Ramon the median home value is $1,509,500, 354% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,968 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
San Ramon median household income
The median household income in San Ramon is $196,161 and the income per person is $84,288. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Ramon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,744
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.85
San Ramon demographics
- Population
- 85,993
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 30,103
- Foreign-born
- 38.6%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Ramon ›
Education in San Ramon
71.6% of adults 25 and older in San Ramon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Ramon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Drive alone
- 54.7%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
San Ramon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Ramon | 85,993 | $196,161 | $1,509,500 | $2,968 |
| Camino Tassajara | 5,831 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,422 |
| Blackhawk | 10,137 | $245,208 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Norris Canyon | 1,014 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Danville | 43,401 | $232,216 | $1,681,700 | $3,501 |
| Dublin | 70,803 | $214,385 | $1,317,100 | $3,191 |
| Diablo | 1,232 | $248,150 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Pleasanton | 76,960 | $190,124 | $1,537,100 | $3,060 |
| Alamo | 14,488 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in San Ramon, CA?
The median household income in San Ramon is $196,161, 98% 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 San Ramon?
The median home value in San Ramon is $1,509,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Ramon?
The median gross rent in San Ramon is $2,968 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is San Ramon, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 98% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 105% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in San Ramon?
The median age in San Ramon is 41.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Ramon?
The average commute to work in San Ramon is 35 minutes; 33.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Ramon?
The unemployment rate in San Ramon is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Ramon?
71.6% of adults in San Ramon 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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