Santa Rosa, CA
Population 177,216 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA. Moving to or from Santa Rosa? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
177,216
Cost of living (RPP)
107.784
Annual avg temp
59°F
Typical home
$718,726
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $97,410 |
| Median age | 40.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $685,000 |
| Median gross rent | $2,084/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.6 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 107.784 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 154.777, goods 105.168, services 139.569. Source: BEA, Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
59°F
January low
38°F
July high
82°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 31.5". Station: SANTA ROSA, CA US (0.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$718,726
ZHVI YoY
-2.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,528/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.9%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Santa Rosa, CA
Total employment (MSA)
206,310
Median wage (annual)
$51,670
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 22,200 | $36,990 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 22,130 | $50,550 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 19,610 | $42,770 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 15,180 | $45,180 |
| Management Occupations | 14,030 | $119,330 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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