At a Glance
Median Income
$176,389
$99,303 per capita
Home Value
$1,663,800
Zillow: $924,551
Violent Crime
110/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.4%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Santa Rosa Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Rosa Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Rosa Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Rosa Valley residents earn a median household income of $176,389 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,303. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Rosa Valley is $1,663,800 , 490% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $924,551. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Santa Rosa Valley reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
56.4% of adults in Santa Rosa Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Rosa Valley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,722
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$176,389
Per Capita$99,303
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,663,800
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$924,551
Housing Units986
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation436 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Rosa Valley was built in 1985.
31.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.