Population 85,038 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Ramon
Household size in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
San Ramon is a place of big households: 2.92 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.89, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
San Ramon skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. The picture is much the same across the San Francisco area. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in San Ramon, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. San Ramon has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in San Ramon
Renters in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in San Ramon own their homes; 28.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than one in five owners (22.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in San Ramon are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Only 36 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in San Ramon is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 64 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,688 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,734 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,641 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,035 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,348 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in San Ramon costs $3,035 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,348 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in San Ramon
Bachelor's degrees in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.5% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.9% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in San Ramon: 71.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 12.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 46 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in San Ramon: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. San Ramon has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in San Ramon
| Period | San Ramon | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in San Ramon is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the San Francisco area overall (5.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
San Ramon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Ramon | 2.92 | 42.1 | 6.1% | 28.8% | 3.5% | 1993 | $3,035 | 71.9% | 97.1% | 5.0% |
| Danville | 2.88 | 45.5 | 5.4% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 1985 | $3,323 | 73.0% | 97.9% | 4.7% |
| Dublin | 2.90 | 38.1 | 6.0% | 34.6% | 4.5% | 2001 | $3,191 | 70.2% | 95.1% | 3.8% |
| Diablo | 2.54 | 47.5 | 2.1% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 1971 | $3,440 | 75.9% | 98.9% | 3.5% |
| Pleasanton | 2.77 | 43.7 | 7.0% | 32.8% | 5.4% | 1986 | $3,097 | 69.4% | 96.6% | 4.7% |
| Alamo | 2.85 | 49.6 | 3.5% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 1977 | $3,501 | 75.8% | 97.9% | 3.6% |
| Castro Valley | 2.90 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 28.4% | 5.2% | 1968 | $2,817 | 45.3% | 92.0% | 3.9% |
| Fairview | 2.98 | 43.2 | 6.6% | 27.0% | 5.9% | 1972 | $2,801 | 46.4% | 89.6% | 5.7% |
| Castle Hill | 2.68 | 45.7 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1966 | $3,501 | 87.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Ashland | 2.97 | 37.0 | 18.9% | 65.1% | 5.8% | 1963 | $2,194 | 21.9% | 79.4% | 6.8% |
| Sunol | 2.80 | 48.3 | 4.5% | 11.8% | 7.5% | 1970 | $3,312 | 63.1% | 97.9% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up San Ramon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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