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Vista Santa Rosa

California · 2,607 residents · 16.083 sq mi
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Vista Santa Rosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,000. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $228,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
2,607
−5%since 2019
from 2,739 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
162 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 170 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−6%since 2019
from 37.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Vista Santa Rosa
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,805 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,846
+24%since 2019
from $17,614 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $220,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,518
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
33.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−16%since 2019
from 5.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.6%(2,398)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(52)
Diversity Score27.8%(760)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(247)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino85%(2,216)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score25.6%(667)
Diversity Score
26
−8%since 2019
from 28 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−4%since 2019
from 23.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Female
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Foreign born
25.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vista Santa Rosa, California?

Vista Santa Rosa, California has about 2,607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vista Santa Rosa, California earns about $49,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vista Santa Rosa, California expensive?

In Vista Santa Rosa, California, the median home is worth about $228,200, and the typical rent is about $1,518 a month.

How educated are people in Vista Santa Rosa, California?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vista Santa Rosa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.9% of people in Vista Santa Rosa, California live below the federal poverty line.

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