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Rosedale

California · 18,877 residents · 29.272 sq mi
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Rosedale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,966. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,432 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $608,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,877
+124%since 2000
from 8,445 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
645 / sq mi
+124%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+2%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K12K16K21K1990201020202024Rosedale
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,966
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,277 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,057
+132%since 2000
from $25,414 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+2%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$608,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,637
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+79%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(7,036)
Black1.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino11%(929)
Asian1.3%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(2,583)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(12,131)
Black1.6%(295)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(4,140)
Asian4.9%(925)
Other7.3%(1,386)
Diversity Score66.4%(12,527)
Diversity Score
66
+117%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+92%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 11.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosedale, California?

Rosedale, California has about 18,877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosedale, California?

The typical household in Rosedale, California earns about $135,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosedale, California expensive?

In Rosedale, California, the median home is worth about $608,900, and the typical rent is about $1,637 a month.

How educated are people in Rosedale, California?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rosedale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosedale, California?

About 6.4% of people in Rosedale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosedale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosedale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,204 residents, a change of about 304 percent over that period.

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