Rosamond 48 Poor
Rosamond Livability #1,192 ranked city in California#25,953 ranked city in the USARanks better than 11% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Rosamond

PROS
  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Rosamond?

Rosamond, California is a medium-sized city with a population of 20,255 people. If we look at the most recent Census, Rosamond is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and Asian. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Rosamond are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 28% of the population also speak Spanish. Rosamond could be a great place for young adults and students as the average age of 32 years old is below the nation’s average. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Rosamond is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 29 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Rosamond could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Rosamond, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, crime, commute and more.

Rosamond, CA receives 52 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #1,045 in California and #24,528 in the USA. This is a poor rating when compared to the average of other places in the country. Based on the scores for each individual category, Rosamond has been rewarded with high marks for housing (A+). There are some categories that Rosamond does not rank well for, including: amenities (F), crime (F) and cost of living (D-). It might be worth taking a closer look to find out why.

For home buyers, real estate will be the largest purchase they will ever make and it will also be their most valuable asset. For renters, the monthly rent paid on their Rosamond apartments will most likely be their largest expense. Based on tangible metrics like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates, housing in this area has received a score that is well above the average of every other US city. A thriving real estate market can also generate strong local economic activity and job creation.

Rosamond real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Rosamond. The median home price for Rosamond homes is $227,600, which is 44.4% lower than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Rosamond, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.5, which is 45.3% lower than the California average.

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      Rosamond transportation information

      Statistic Rosamond California National
      Average one way commute29min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work74.8%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.4%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.6%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.1%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home5.6%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Rosamond, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).