Moving to
San Ramon.

$2,968/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,968 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,509,500. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.5% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.5%, close to the national average of 4.3%.

92 violent crimes per 100k

Safety is genuinely one of the selling points here. Both violent and property crime run well below the national average, the kind of numbers that fade into the background after a week of living somewhere.

35 min average commute

Traffic is a real factor here. The 34.7 minute average means plenty of commuters are pushing 45 to 60 minutes on a bad day. Proximity to work matters more here than it might elsewhere. 6 in 10 workers drive to work; 34% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 4.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

72% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

20 public schools inside the boundary

There are 20 public schools inside the boundary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (7 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.