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Santa rosa, CA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Santa rosa.

Population: 210,074 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa rosa, CA is $724,131 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $660,333 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,642/month. 65 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$724,131

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$724,131
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
+4.5%
10-year appreciation
+35.9%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$753,321
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$660,333
Median list price
$685,500
Median price per sqft
$436
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
510
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
44
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
190

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,642/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
65
Elementary schools
43
Middle schools
7
High schools
7
Charter schools
22
School districts serving the area
Kid Street Learning Center Charter District, Olivet Elementary Charter District, Northwest Prep Charter District
Schools include
Kid Street Learning Center Charter, Olivet Elementary Charter, Northwest Prep Charter, Village Charter, Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
75.3°F
Average low
62.5°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,553
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,919
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
64
Nearest national park
Point Reyes National Seashore (25 mi)
National parks include
Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
90
Nearest airport
Belos Cavalos Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
59
Hospitals include
AURORA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE-SANTA ROSA, LLC, SUTTER SANTA ROSA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
35
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-810 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
30.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,215
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
180,721
Average weekly wage
$1,327
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
647

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Santa rosaState medianUS median
Median home value$724,131$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$660,333$696,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,642/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,215$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Santa rosa, CA?
$724,131.
What is the median sale price in Santa rosa, CA?
$660,333.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa rosa, CA?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Santa rosa, CA?
Typical rent: $2,642/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa rosa, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Santa rosa, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa rosa, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Santa rosa, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa rosa, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa rosa, CA?
65 schools (43 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa rosa, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa rosa, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa rosa, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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