Living in Sebastopol, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sebastopol · Census data 2020–2024
Sebastopol has 7,445 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $87,684 (12% lower than the California median), the median home value is $845,700, the median rent is $1,902/month.
Sebastopol at a glance
- Population
- 7,445
- Median age
- 49.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $87,684State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $845,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,902/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sebastopol a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the California median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Sebastopol
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sebastopol the median home value is $845,700, 154% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,902 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,552 a month in housing costs.
Sebastopol median household income
The median household income in Sebastopol is $87,684 and the income per person is $50,843. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sebastopol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,401
- Owner-occupied
- 56.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.7%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.20
Sebastopol demographics
- Population
- 7,445
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 3,319
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sebastopol ›
Education in Sebastopol
51.3% of adults 25 and older in Sebastopol have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sebastopol
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Drive alone
- 58%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Sebastopol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastopol | 7,445 | $87,684 | $845,700 | $1,902 |
| Graton | 1,806 | $91,429 | $878,100 | $2,826 |
| Bloomfield | 324 | $142,422 | $1,294,800 | — |
| Occidental | 1,225 | $108,207 | $1,167,800 | $1,063 |
| Forestville | 3,717 | $115,962 | $730,300 | $1,833 |
| Fulton | 453 | $183,158 | $760,100 | — |
| Santa Rosa | 177,090 | $99,060 | $713,900 | $2,152 |
| Rohnert Park | 44,575 | $99,273 | $666,300 | $2,279 |
| Cotati | 7,489 | $110,750 | $746,800 | $2,056 |
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What is the median household income in Sebastopol, CA?
The median household income in Sebastopol is $87,684, 12% lower 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 Sebastopol?
The median home value in Sebastopol is $845,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sebastopol?
The median gross rent in Sebastopol is $1,902 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Sebastopol, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the California median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sebastopol?
The median age in Sebastopol is 49.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sebastopol?
The average commute to work in Sebastopol is 24 minutes; 29.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sebastopol?
The unemployment rate in Sebastopol is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sebastopol?
51.3% of adults in Sebastopol 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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