Living in Sea Ranch, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sea Ranch · Census data 2020–2024
Sea Ranch has 1,287 residents with a median age of 70.2. The median household income is $139,375 (41% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,371,600.
Sea Ranch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sea Ranch at a glance
- Population
- 1,287
- Median age
- 70.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $139,375State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,371,600State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.3%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Sea Ranch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Sea Ranch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sea Ranch the median home value is $1,371,600, 312% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 10.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,859 a month in housing costs.
Sea Ranch median household income
The median household income in Sea Ranch is $139,375 and the income per person is $111,447. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sea Ranch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,865
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 62.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.83
62.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sea Ranch has many vacation and second homes.
Sea Ranch demographics
- Population
- 1,287
- Median age
- 70.2
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 70.9%
- Households
- 704
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sea Ranch ›
Education in Sea Ranch
74.3% of adults 25 and older in Sea Ranch have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 42.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sea Ranch
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 57.8%
- Drive alone
- 30.5%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Sea Ranch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Ranch | 1,287 | $139,375 | $1,371,600 | — |
| Anchor Bay | 771 | $88,194 | $1,605,500 | — |
| Timber Cove | 199 | $110,938 | $986,100 | $2,200 |
| Point Arena | 789 | $108,095 | $436,000 | $1,917 |
| Boonville | 667 | $42,188 | $661,800 | — |
| Manchester | 184 | $61,154 | — | — |
| Cazadero | 483 | $96,806 | $520,000 | $1,795 |
| Cloverdale | 8,886 | $117,177 | $619,400 | $1,435 |
| Hopland | 983 | $91,786 | $612,200 | $1,696 |
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What is the median household income in Sea Ranch, CA?
The median household income in Sea Ranch is $139,375, 41% 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 Sea Ranch?
The median home value in Sea Ranch is $1,371,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Sea Ranch, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes.
What is the median age in Sea Ranch?
The median age in Sea Ranch is 70.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sea Ranch?
The average commute to work in Sea Ranch is 44 minutes; 57.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sea Ranch?
The unemployment rate in Sea Ranch is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sea Ranch?
74.3% of adults in Sea Ranch 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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