At a Glance
Median Income
$52,708
$15,397 per capita
Home Value
$94,300
Zillow: $272,307
Median Rent
$688/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
500/100K
2,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
32.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Santa Rosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Rosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Rosa a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Rosa residents earn a median household income of $52,708 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,397. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,608 business establishments, including 1,935 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Rosa is $94,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,307. Median rent is $688/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Santa Rosa reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,929/100K.
Education
1.1% of adults in Santa Rosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population690
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,708
Per Capita$15,397
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$688
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$272,307
Housing Units213
Rent Burden16.3%
Crime
F
Violent500/100K
Property2,929/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking32.9%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death9,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,813 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband67.8%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Rosa was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.