Living in Saranap, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saranap · Census data 2020–2024
Saranap has 5,662 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $157,347 (59% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,453,300, the median rent is $2,540/month.
Saranap at a glance
- Population
- 5,662
- Median age
- 41.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $157,347State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,453,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,540/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Saranap a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 98% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Saranap
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saranap the median home value is $1,453,300, 337% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,540 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Saranap median household income
The median household income in Saranap is $157,347 and the income per person is $96,687. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Saranap: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,368
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.35
Saranap demographics
- Population
- 5,662
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 2,353
- Foreign-born
- 15.4%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saranap ›
Education in Saranap
70.6% of adults 25 and older in Saranap have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 32.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saranap
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 34%
- Drive alone
- 49.4%
- Public transit
- 5%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Saranap vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saranap | 5,662 | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $2,540 |
| Acalanes Ridge | 1,006 | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $3,501 |
| Castle Hill | 1,026 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| San Miguel | 3,967 | $250,001 | $1,649,100 | $2,758 |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $2,680 |
| Lafayette | 25,285 | $228,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,892 |
| Shell Ridge | 746 | $250,001 | $1,912,000 | — |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,893 | $121,313 | $733,300 | $2,713 |
| Reliez Valley | 3,173 | $249,864 | $1,740,200 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Saranap, CA?
The median household income in Saranap is $157,347, 59% 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 Saranap?
The median home value in Saranap is $1,453,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Saranap?
The median gross rent in Saranap is $2,540 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Saranap, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 98% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Saranap?
The median age in Saranap is 41.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Saranap?
The average commute to work in Saranap is 29 minutes; 34% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saranap?
The unemployment rate in Saranap is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saranap?
70.6% of adults in Saranap 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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