At a Glance
Median Income
$134,697
$62,545 per capita
Home Value
$594,000
Zillow: $378,254
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
10.2% smoking rate
How Rosedale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosedale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosedale residents earn a median household income of $134,697 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,545. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosedale is $594,000 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,254. Median rent is $1,240/month, with 33.5% 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 1998.
Education
39.3% of adults in Rosedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosedale has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population19,325
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,697
Per Capita$62,545
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A
Home Value$594,000
Rent$1,240
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$378,254
Housing Units6,444
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation340 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosedale was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.