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San Ramon

California · 84,605 residents · 20.059 sq mi
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San Ramon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,345. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,001,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 113% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,605
+89%since 2000
from 44,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,218 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 2,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K45K61K76K91K1990201020202024San Ramon
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,345
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,856 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,963
+56%since 2000
from $42,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,001,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,395
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+36%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(32,356)
Black1.9%(842)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(3,238)
Asian14.8%(6,629)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.7%(22,684)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(27,140)
Black2.5%(2,113)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(7,102)
Asian50.9%(43,052)
Other5.4%(4,582)
Diversity Score77.8%(65,788)
Diversity Score
78
+53%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
36.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Ramon, California?

San Ramon, California has about 84,605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Ramon, California?

The typical household in San Ramon, California earns about $167,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Ramon, California expensive?

In San Ramon, California, the median home is worth about $1,001,600, and the typical rent is about $2,395 a month.

How educated are people in San Ramon, California?

About 70.9% of adults age 25 and over in San Ramon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Ramon, California?

About 3.9% of people in San Ramon, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Ramon, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Ramon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,302 residents, a change of about 140 percent over that period.

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