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Santa Rosa, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sonoma County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
177,216
Population
4,166/sq mi density
$97,410
Median Income
$50,520 per capita
$685,000
Home Value
$709,855 Zillow
$2,084
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
482
Violent Crime/100K
1,616 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,410 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$685,000 home value, $2,084/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
482 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$685,000
143% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,084/mo
79% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
70,808
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$685,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$709,855
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median List Price
$769,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.2%
Owner-Occupied
43.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,084/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,550/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
97
Price Drops
16.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$460
Active Inventory
260
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $685,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $709,855 |
| Median Sale Price | $710,000 |
| Median List Price | $769,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $460 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,084 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,550 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.2% |
| Homes Sold | 97 |
| Active Inventory | 260 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $460 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 70,808 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 31.5% |