Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Santa Rosa

Affordability in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa has a median household income of $99,060 and a median asking rent of $2,152 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 43% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizeable renter population that may benefit from the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Santa Rosa Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 352 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Santa Rosa

The area around assisted properties in Santa Rosa scores well for walkability and biking, with more limited public transit options, according to Walk Score.

• Walk Score: 80 -- Very Walkable
• Transit Score: 35 -- Some Transit
• Bike Score: 74

Schools

Santa Rosa is served by 65 schools across 21 districts, including 43 elementary, 7 middle, and 14 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is one of California's more expensive rental markets. The median monthly rent is $2,152 and the median household income is $99,060 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Affordable and income-based housing can make a significant difference for renters here.

• Median monthly rent: $2,152 (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $99,060 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 43% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• HUD-assisted and income-based units in Santa Rosa: 1,423 across 16 properties

Income-based rents at HUD-assisted properties are typically set as a percentage of a household's own income, so your actual rent will be lower than the city median if you qualify.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 16 affordable housing properties in Santa Rosa were mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.