Housing
Home prices and rent in Santa Rosa
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with California and the U.S.
Census geography: Santa Rosa city, California. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Santa Rosa vs. California and the U.S.
| Santa Rosa | California | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $713,900 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,152 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $99,060 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 57% | 56% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $370,100 | $540,600 | $713,900 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,286 | $1,609 | $2,152 |
| Median household income | $60,758 | $75,630 | $99,060 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA · Sonoma County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $133,400. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $92,300 | $105,500 | $118,700 | $131,850 | $142,400 | $152,950 | $163,500 | $174,050 |
| Very low income (50%) | $57,700 | $65,950 | $74,200 | $82,400 | $89,000 | $95,600 | $102,200 | $108,800 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $34,650 | $39,600 | $44,550 | $49,450 | $53,450 | $57,400 | $61,350 | $65,300 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Santa Rosa?
$713,900, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $734,700 in California and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Santa Rosa?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,152 a month, versus $2,036 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Santa Rosa?
The median home value went from $370,100 in 2014 to $713,900 in 2024 (+93%).
What is fair market rent in Santa Rosa?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA is $1,980 for a studio, $2,155 for one bedroom and $2,819 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Santa Rosa city, California. Values are estimates with margins of error.