Rosedale, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Rosedale is a small city in California with a population of 19,325. Residents earn $134,697 per year, which is 79% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
19,325 Population 660/sq mi density
$134,697 Median Income $62,545 per capita
$594,000 Home Value
$1,240 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$134,697 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$594,000 home value, $1,240/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $134,697
79% higher than US avg
Home Value $594,000
111% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.3%
17% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,240
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Rosedale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19,325
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$134,697
Per Capita$62,545
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$594,000
Rent$1,240
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain7.7 in/yr
Elevation340 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+88.6%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Libraries28

Is Rosedale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rosedale receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rosedale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rosedale is $134,697, which is significantly higher than the national average — 79% above $75,149. This places Rosedale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rosedale is $594,000, making it a premium housing market at 111% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,240 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rosedale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Rosedale has a population of 19,325 with a density of 660 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.8%), with 3.2% Hispanic, 2.3% Black.

Population

19,325
Total Population
660
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
29.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rosedale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.6%
6% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rosedale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rosedale is $134,697, which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Rosedale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$134,697
79% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,545
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
IRS Avg AGI$61,998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,569
Healthcare1,838
Retail2,004
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Rosedale is $594,000, 111% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,240 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$594,000
111% above US avg
Median List Price$829,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$829,990
$/Sq Ft$239
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio95.9%
Price Drops18.4%
Inventory49

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,240
7% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Rate0.89%
In Rosedale, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rosedale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate71.9%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,838

Crime Rates: Rosedale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Rosedale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall7.7 inches
80% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²)
Population Density660/sq mi
Coordinates35.3886°N, 119.2057°W
County FIPS06029
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.3%
17% above US avg
High School+88.6%
School Test Score4.69
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density660/sq mi
Total Area29.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Restaurants1,569
Retail Stores2,004

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

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