Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
Rosamond
Rosamond, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,293
Population
21,898
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A quiet community in the Mojave Desert
Suburban
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Mountain Views
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Affordable
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Active
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Laidback
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Rosamond is a laidback community situated in the Antelope Valley, the westernmost valley in the Mojave Desert. Rosamond residents enjoy a broad range of houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent in a secluded locale. Although Rosamond is largely residential, the community delights in easy access to a host of suburban conveniences strewn along Rosamond Boulevard and Sierra Highway, Rosamond’s major thoroughfares.
Rosamond is also home to notable attractions such as Willow Springs International Raceway and the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound. Rosamond sits within reasonable driving distance of recreational destinations such as Castaic Lake Recreation Area and Angeles National Forest, affording residents endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,896
Average: $89,396
Education
3,084
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,738
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rosamond has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rosamond, CA is $1,293 for one bedroom, $1,661 for two bedrooms, and $2,394 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rosamond has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,293/month
565 Sq Ft
House
$2,776/month
1,614 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
952 Students
Public
Grades K-5
822 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
815 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
927 Students
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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.