Rosamond, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
20,835 Population 400/sq mi density
$77,773 Median Income $30,592 per capita
$330,100 Home Value $409,335 Zillow
$1,230 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,773 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$330,100 home value, $1,230/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rosamond, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,773
3% above
$30,592 per capita
Home Value
$330,100
17% above
Zillow: $409,335
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
6% above
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Rosamond Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rosamond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
103%
Home Value
117%
Rent
106%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rosamond a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rosamond residents earn a median household income of $77,773 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,592. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rosamond is $330,100 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,335. Median rent is $1,230/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

17.2% of adults in Rosamond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rosamond has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population20,835
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,773
Per Capita$30,592
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

A
Home Value$330,100
Rent$1,230
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$409,335
Housing Units7,160
Rent Burden36.2%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain6.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation2,406 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Rosamond was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.