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Saranap

California · 5,830 residents · 1.135 sq mi
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Saranap is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,326. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,014,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,830
−6%since 2019
from 6,231 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,137 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 5,490 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+9%since 2019
from 39.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K201020202024Saranap
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,326
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $129,567 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,447
+8%since 2019
from $65,935 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 70.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$1,014,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $925,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,330
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,164 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
31.0% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+9%since 2019
from 7.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(4,849)
Black2.2%(135)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(516)
Asian8.9%(554)
Other2.8%(177)
Diversity Score47.3%(2,947)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(4,011)
Black1.5%(86)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(623)
Asian10.9%(633)
Other2.3%(133)
Diversity Score54.8%(3,196)
Diversity Score
55
+16%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 99.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
−3%since 2019
from 35.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
54.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saranap, California?

Saranap, California has about 5,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saranap, California?

The typical household in Saranap, California earns about $130,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saranap, California expensive?

In Saranap, California, the median home is worth about $1,014,900, and the typical rent is about $2,330 a month.

How educated are people in Saranap, California?

About 70.7% of adults age 25 and over in Saranap, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saranap, California?

About 1.9% of people in Saranap, 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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