Santa Rosa, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Santa Rosa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 145,036 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3395.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.25% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 39.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 55,423 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Santa Rosa grew by 21.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 146,170 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santa Rosa has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Santa Rosa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,578 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.83% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Santa Rosa is about 2% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Santa Rosa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $847,583 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,026 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Santa Rosa is about 34.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,026 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Santa Rosa spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Santa Rosa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.9 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,637 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 24,383 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,348 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Santa Rosa is 18 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Santa Rosa has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Santa Rosa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Santa Rosa has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Santa Rosa | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Rosa, California.
What is the population of Santa Rosa, California?
The population of Santa Rosa, California is 145,036, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Santa Rosa, California?
The population density of Santa Rosa, California is 3395.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Santa Rosa, California?
The median household income in Santa Rosa, California is $94,578, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Santa Rosa, California?
The median home price in Santa Rosa, California is $847,583, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Rosa, California?
The unemployment rate in Santa Rosa, California is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.