Vista Santa Rosa, CA

Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,418 Population 150/sq mi density
$68,476 Median Income $36,965 per capita
$401,900 Home Value $740,084 Zillow
$1,385 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,476 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$401,900 home value, $1,385/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Vista Santa Rosa, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,476
9% below
$36,965 per capita
Home Value
$401,900
43% above
Zillow: $740,084
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
19% above
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Vista Santa Rosa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vista Santa Rosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
143%
Rent
119%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vista Santa Rosa 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

Vista Santa Rosa residents earn a median household income of $68,476 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,965. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vista Santa Rosa is $401,900 , 43% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $740,084. Median rent is $1,385/month, with 32.9% 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 1984.

Education

15.6% of adults in Vista Santa Rosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vista Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.

Data Overview

People

Population2,418
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,476
Per Capita$36,965
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149

Housing

B
Home Value$401,900
Rent$1,385
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$740,084
Housing Units842
Rent Burden32.9%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,817/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain3.0 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation-84 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries60

Did You Know?

The median home in Vista Santa Rosa was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
25.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.