At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$148,198 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,794,882
Median Rent
$3,429/mo
14.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.0%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.4%
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Ross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ross 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
Ross residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $148,198. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ross is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,794,882. Median rent is $3,429/month, with 14.9% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Ross reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,012/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
83.0% of adults in Ross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(146% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ross has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,626
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,683/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$148,198
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,429
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$3,794,882
Housing Units964
Rent Burden14.9%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,012/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary202/100K
Health
Obesity19.4%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.0%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+39.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Ross was built in 1944.
34.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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