Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
26%
Healdsburg
Healdsburg, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,480
Population
12,372
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Experience small-town charm in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country
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Charming
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Picturesque
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Historic
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Welcoming
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Riverside
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Situated in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country along the Russian River, Healdsburg is a picturesque town surrounded by some of northern California’s finest regional wine appellations, including the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Chalk Hill. Wine enthusiasts naturally flock to Healdsburg, where they find plenty of tasting rooms and vineyards.
Healdsburg is also known for its walkable 19th-century style town plaza, which is ripe with eclectic shops, art galleries, and farm-to-table restaurants in ornate buildings amid lush scenery. Healdsburg’s surroundings are undeniably beautiful, where rolling hills are covered in redwoods and numerous state parks are a short drive away. Outdoor activities are plentiful as well, with many opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, swimming, boating, and riding in hot air balloons. Healdsburg is less than an hour’s drive from California’s beaches and mountains, each offering even more recreational opportunities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,256
Average: $138,578
Education
4,638
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,277
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Healdsburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Healdsburg, CA is $866 for a studio, $1,480 for one bedroom, $1,759 for two bedrooms, and $1,632 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Healdsburg has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,480/month
507 Sq Ft
House
$9,116/month
2,989 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-5
111 Students
Public
Grades K-5
130 Students
Public
Grades K-5
229 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
503 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Healdsburg Memorial Beach
- Foothill Regional Park
- Riverfront Regional Park
- Wohler Bridge
- Forestville River Access
Airports
- Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.