At a Glance
Median Income
$77,773
$30,592 per capita
Home Value
$330,100
Zillow: $409,543
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
556/100K
2,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosamond a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.1% (42% 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 $409,543. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rosamond reports 556 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,285/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population20,835
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,773
Per Capita$30,592
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
A
Home Value$330,100
Rent$1,230
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$409,543
Housing Units7,160
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent556/100K
Property2,285/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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