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Vista Santa Rosa, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Vista Santa Rosa - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,418
Residents
$68,476
Median income
$401,900
Median home
$2,201
Median rent (state)

Vista Santa Rosa - the verdict

Vista Santa Rosa ranks in the 48th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

48th
percentile, household income
78th
percentile, home value
86th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Vista Santa Rosa, CA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,418 residents in Vista Santa Rosa, a small town within California. Vista Santa Rosa households earn a median of $68,476 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.4%. Vista Santa Rosa's housing stock carries a median value of $401,900, and the median resident age is 40.3 years. Educational attainment runs 15.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 58.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,201 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 26.3 minutes, with 73.3% driving alone and 0.7% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

2,418 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$68,476 /yr

Poverty 5.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Vista Santa Rosa compare to other US cities?

Vista Santa Rosa measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 48% higher than other cities
Home value 78% pricier than other cities
Median rent 86% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Vista Santa Rosa against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of California's city distribution

Among the 1,458 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Vista Santa Rosa ranks #1,024 - the 29th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Vista Santa Rosa only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#938 of 1,338
30th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#734 of 1,458
47th percentile in California
Median Home Value
#862 of 1,343
36th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#803 of 1,450
44th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,024 of 1,458
29th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

48thIncome percentile

48th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Vista Santa Rosa's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$401,900 22nd percentile more affordable than 22% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Vista Santa Rosa $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Vista Santa Rosa, CA Vista Santa Rosa, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Vista Santa Rosa, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Vista Santa Rosa, CA median $68,476/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Vista Santa Rosa, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Vista Santa Rosa, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,418
Median Income
$68,476
Median Home Value
$401,900
Median Age
40.3
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
26.3 minutes
Drive Alone
73.3%
Carpool
12.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.5%
Work from Home
0.7%
Other
7.2%

Based on 1,073 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Vista Santa Rosa sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,201/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Belvedere
2,415 people
Easton
2,406 people
Romoland
2,430 people
Lewiston
2,434 people
Sky Valley
2,437 people
Janesville
2,447 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Vista Santa Rosa's 2,418 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Aberdeen, ID
2,418 people
Kiefer, OK
2,418 people
Gloverville, SC
2,418 people
Bennington, NE
2,417 people
Thorofare, NJ
2,419 people
Fruitland, NC
2,417 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Vista Santa Rosa's $68,476 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Youngtown, AZ
$68,472 median income
Casselton, ND
$68,472 median income
St. Clair, MI
$68,482 median income
Beechwood, MI
$68,484 median income
Ray, AL
$68,487 median income
Ridge Wood Heights, FL
$68,463 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Vista Santa Rosa, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Vista Santa Rosa, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 24.1% 32.4% 39.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 83.8% White 24.1% Black or African American 1.8% Asian 0.2% American Indian 1.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 32.4% Two or more races 39.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Vista Santa Rosa compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Vista Santa Rosa (this city) 2,418 $68,476
Belvedere 2,415 $250,001
Easton 2,406 $92,446
Romoland 2,430 $101,000
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Vista Santa Rosa, CA?

What is the population of Vista Santa Rosa, CA? +

Vista Santa Rosa, CA has a population of 2,418 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Vista Santa Rosa, CA? +

The median household income in Vista Santa Rosa is $68,476 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Vista Santa Rosa? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Vista Santa Rosa; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Vista Santa Rosa, CA? +

The median home value in Vista Santa Rosa is $401,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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