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Santa Rosa Valley

California · 2,780 residents · 7.214 sq mi
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Santa Rosa Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $213,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,706,200. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,780
+2%since 2023
from 2,722 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 377 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024Santa Rosa Valley
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$213,973
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $176,389 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,420
Unchangedsince 2023
from $99,303 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−9%since 2023
from 0.478 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,706,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,663,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,846
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
−15%since 2023
from 9.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,943)
Black3.5%(96)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(222)
Asian13%(354)
Other3.9%(107)
Diversity Score58%(1,579)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,943)
Black2.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(308)
Asian11%(306)
Other5.1%(141)
Diversity Score60.5%(1,681)
Diversity Score
60
+4%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
−7%since 2023
from 34.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
50.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Rosa Valley, California?

Santa Rosa Valley, California has about 2,780 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Rosa Valley, California?

The typical household in Santa Rosa Valley, California earns about $213,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Rosa Valley, California expensive?

In Santa Rosa Valley, California, the median home is worth about $1,706,200, and the typical rent is about $2,846 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Rosa Valley, California?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Rosa Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Rosa Valley, California?

About 2.9% of people in Santa Rosa Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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