At a Glance
Median Income
$99,600
$52,441 per capita
Home Value
$821,400
Zillow: $1,089,510
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
409/100K
1,677/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
10.1% smoking rate
How Sebastopol Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sebastopol's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sebastopol a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sebastopol residents earn a median household income of $99,600 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,441. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sebastopol is $821,400 , 191% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,089,510. Median rent is $1,767/month, with 28.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Sebastopol reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,677/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Sebastopol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sebastopol has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population7,466
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density3,971/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,600
Per Capita$52,441
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
C
Home Value$821,400
Rent$1,767
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$1,089,510
Housing Units3,324
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent409/100K
Property1,677/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation103 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Sebastopol was founded in 1902.
The median home in Sebastopol was built in 1975.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.