At a Glance
Median Income
$200,833
$86,963 per capita
Home Value
$1,234,700
Zillow: $1,542,058
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
7.2% smoking rate
How Rossmoor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rossmoor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rossmoor 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
Rossmoor residents earn a median household income of $200,833 , which is 167% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,963. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rossmoor is $1,234,700 , 338% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,542,058. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 24.6% 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 1958.
Education
60.7% of adults in Rossmoor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rossmoor has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population11,895
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density7,625/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$200,833
Per Capita$86,963
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$1,234,700
Rent$3,501
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$1,542,058
Housing Units4,060
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity21.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation15 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Rossmoor was built in 1958.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.