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About
Life in San Ramon
San Ramon feels like a planned, affluent suburb where your neighbors are likely to be dual-income families with college degrees and solid jobs at the tech and corporate offices scattered throughout the area. The median household income of $197,358 reflects this reality, though you'll pay for it: homes median around $1.36 million and rent runs about $2,900 per month, so this isn't an entry-level market. Summers get warm and dry, winters are cool and wet, and you'll see golden grasslands turn green with seasonal rains; Mount Diablo dominates the northeast horizon year-round.
San Ramon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Foreign-Born
38.6%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics38.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in San Ramon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Ramon, the largest foreign-born group is from India (39.5%), and 13.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.4%
of households
Married Couples
69.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
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 46% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Ramon
In San Ramon, rent runs 46% above the CA average, and home values are 105% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
70.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,447,415 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in San Ramon
Unemployment in San Ramon is 1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What San Ramon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute34.7 min avg
How San Ramon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Ramon, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 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 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in San Ramon runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
92.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
977.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
San Ramon Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Contra Costa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Contra Costa County, which includes San Ramon, the most common type is strong wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Flood | $70 |
| 2023 | 9 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 12 | Strong Wind | $10 |
| 2021 | 12 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 32 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | 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.
289 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Contra Costa County, which includes San Ramon, is typically good — 195 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
195
per year
Moderate Days
168
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Ramon has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
52
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
61
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 2.83" |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 2.92" |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 2.25" |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 1.08" |
| May | 75°F | 49°F | 0.56" |
| Jun | 83°F | 54°F | 0.14" |
| Jul | 88°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 88°F | 57°F | 0.09" |
| Sep | 85°F | 55°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 78°F | 49°F | 0.75" |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 1.68" |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Ramon
San Ramon has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Stanford Health Care Tri-valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Pleasanton
Eden Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Castro Valley
Willow Rock Center
Psychiatric · 10.8 mi away · San Leandro
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.
Education23.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Ramon
San Ramon's student/teacher ratio is 23.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 71.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
71.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near San Ramon (within 15 miles)
California State University-East Bay
9.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,809 students · in-state tuition $7,993 · 69% graduate · median earnings $73,868 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,299 students · in-state tuition $1,348 · 30% graduate · median earnings $57,379 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Mary's College of California
10.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,947 students · in-state tuition $59,769 · 75% graduate · median earnings $83,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Northeastern University Oakland
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 464 students · in-state tuition $71,033 · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Ramon
San Ramon has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
21 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
27 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
29 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Ramon
Dougherty Station Library
17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon
San Ramon Library
100 Montgomery St., San Ramon
Cities Near San Ramon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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San Ramon FAQ
Is San Ramon, California affordable?⌄
San Ramon's median rent is $2,968/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $196,161/year. Median home value is $1,509,500.
Is San Ramon, California safe?⌄
San Ramon's violent crime rate was 92 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 978 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Ramon, California?⌄
San Ramon has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Ramon, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Ramon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,968/month and median household income is $196,161/year. The median home value is $1,509,500. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Ramon, California?⌄
The average commute in San Ramon is 35 minutes, which is longer 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