Santa Rosa Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,722 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$176,389 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,663,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ventura County
3
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Metro Area
3
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ventura County
4
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Metro Area
4
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 55
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 3 0 57
Apr 1 0 59
May 0 0 62
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 68
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 1 0 59
Dec 2 0 55

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
1 miles, SE · 4.6star
Arroyo West Elementary
1 miles, N · 3.7star
Mountain Meadows Elementary
2 miles, NE · 3.7star
Community High
2 miles, NE · 2.8star

Colleges

California Lutheran University
2 miles, S · 3.2star
Moorpark College
5 miles, E · 1.9star

Hospitals

Adventist Health Simi Valley
10 miles, E · 4.1star
St Johns Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W · 4.1star

Airports

Bob Hope Airport
31 miles, SE · 2.3star
Los Angeles International Airport
35 miles, SE · 4.6star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
52 miles, SE · 1.9star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
55 miles, NW · 1.4star