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Healdsburg.
About
Life in Healdsburg
Healdsburg is a community of 11,274 people in California. The median household income is $103,554, median rent runs about $2,158 per month, and median home values are around $946,900. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Healdsburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
20.1%
Broadband Internet
97.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Healdsburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Healdsburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (64.8%), and 27.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.5%
of residents
65 and Older
22.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
44.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Healdsburg
In Healdsburg, rent runs 6% above the CA average, and home values are 29% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
107.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,780
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,097,064 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Healdsburg
Unemployment in Sonoma County, which includes Healdsburg, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Healdsburg: Sonoma County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sonoma County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Healdsburg is about 2% of Sonoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Healdsburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.7 min avg
How Healdsburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Healdsburg, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Regional airport · few flights387k passengers boarded in 2025
- 69 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Healdsburg runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
294.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
794.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Healdsburg Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sonoma County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sonoma County, which includes Healdsburg, the most common type is strong wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Flood | $30 |
| 2024 | 21 | Flood | $120 |
| 2023 | 15 | High Wind | $10 |
| 2022 | 9 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 22 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 53 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 24 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
233 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sonoma County, county-wide
Healdsburg is about 2% of Sonoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality9 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sonoma County, which includes Healdsburg, is typically good — 365 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
9
Good Days
365
per year
Moderate Days
0
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sonoma County, county-wide
Healdsburg is about 2% of Sonoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Healdsburg has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
58
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
77
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 8.00" |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 8.33" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 6.35" |
| Apr | 72°F | 45°F | 2.87" |
| May | 79°F | 50°F | 1.60" |
| Jun | 86°F | 54°F | 0.35" |
| Jul | 89°F | 54°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 88°F | 54°F | 0.04" |
| Sep | 85°F | 52°F | 0.10" |
| Oct | 77°F | 49°F | 2.20" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.46" |
| Dec | 57°F | 39°F | 8.51" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Healdsburg
Healdsburg has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
Healdsburg Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Santa Rosa
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-santa Rosa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.8 mi away · Santa Rosa
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-santa Rosa, Llc
Psychiatric · 13 mi away · Santa Rosa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Healdsburg
Healdsburg's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Point Reyes National Seashore, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Healdsburg
Healdsburg has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Point Reyes National Seashore (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Point Reyes National Seashore
National Seashore
39 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
52 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
55 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
59 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
60 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Healdsburg
Healdsburg Regional Library
139 Piper Street, Healdsburg
Cities Near Healdsburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Healdsburg FAQ
Is Healdsburg, California affordable?⌄
Healdsburg's median rent is $2,158/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $103,554/year. Median home value is $950,100.
Is Healdsburg, California safe?⌄
Healdsburg's violent crime rate was 295 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 795 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Healdsburg, California?⌄
Sonoma County, which includes Healdsburg, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Healdsburg, California?⌄
The cost of living in Healdsburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,158/month and median household income is $103,554/year. The median home value is $950,100. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Healdsburg, California?⌄
The average commute in Healdsburg is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from