Here's what it costs to live in Santa Rosa, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,152 per month, while the typical home is valued around $713,900. Households earn a median of $99,060 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 50. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$99,060
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,152
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$713,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,949
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,155
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,827
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,887
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
177,090
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Census ACS
50.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,008
Per month
Avg Home Value
$732,886
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 95401 | — | $1,917 | $605,500 |
| ZIP 95403 | — | $2,159 | $631,600 |
| ZIP 95404 | — | $1,830 | $830,700 |
| ZIP 95405 | — | $2,255 | $730,800 |
| ZIP 95407 | — | $1,756 | $585,400 |
| ZIP 95409 | — | $2,302 | $774,900 |
| ZIP 95472 | — | $1,835 | $971,300 |
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
66°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.8%
The cost of living index for Santa Rosa is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Santa Rosa is $2,152 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Santa Rosa is $99,060 per year.
The median home value in Santa Rosa is $713,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Santa Rosa has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 50.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
