Living in Santa Rosa Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Santa Rosa Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Santa Rosa Valley has 2,780 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $213,973 (116% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,706,200, the median rent is $2,846/month.
Santa Rosa Valley at a glance
- Population
- 2,780
- Median age
- 53.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $213,973State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,706,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,846/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Santa Rosa Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 116% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 132% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Santa Rosa Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Santa Rosa Valley the median home value is $1,706,200, 413% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,846 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Santa Rosa Valley median household income
The median household income in Santa Rosa Valley is $213,973 and the income per person is $99,420. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Santa Rosa Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,010
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.11
Santa Rosa Valley demographics
- Population
- 2,780
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 893
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Santa Rosa Valley ›
Education in Santa Rosa Valley
54.9% of adults 25 and older in Santa Rosa Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Santa Rosa Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 37.4%
- Drive alone
- 57.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Santa Rosa Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Valley | 2,780 | $213,973 | $1,706,200 | $2,846 |
| Moorpark | 35,854 | $148,480 | $894,300 | $2,559 |
| Thousand Oaks | 125,205 | $135,603 | $991,600 | $2,664 |
| Casa Conejo | 2,671 | $147,616 | $888,400 | $2,946 |
| Somis | 1,229 | $145,163 | $1,089,800 | $2,548 |
| Camarillo | 70,186 | $113,428 | $827,300 | $2,734 |
| Lake Sherwood | 1,633 | $234,020 | $2,000,001 | $3,214 |
| Oak Park | 13,757 | $163,085 | $1,036,900 | $3,149 |
| Westlake Village | 7,743 | $179,954 | $1,331,400 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Santa Rosa Valley, CA?
The median household income in Santa Rosa Valley is $213,973, 116% 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 Santa Rosa Valley?
The median home value in Santa Rosa Valley is $1,706,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Santa Rosa Valley?
The median gross rent in Santa Rosa Valley is $2,846 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Santa Rosa Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 116% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 132% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Santa Rosa Valley?
The median age in Santa Rosa Valley is 53.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Santa Rosa Valley?
The average commute to work in Santa Rosa Valley is 32 minutes; 37.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Rosa Valley?
The unemployment rate in Santa Rosa Valley is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Santa Rosa Valley?
54.9% of adults in Santa Rosa Valley 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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