Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
San Ramon
San Ramon, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,473
Population
78,955
Renter Mix
31% Rent
East Bay suburb delights golfers, history buffs, and nature enthusiasts.
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Nature
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Mountain Views
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Sitting in the shadow of Mount Diablo along the I-680 corridor, San Ramon is an East Bay city where open space and polished urban planning coexist in a way that's hard to find anywhere else in the Bay Area. The City Center Bishop Ranch development, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, anchors the city's social scene with a walkable mix of restaurants, shops, and THE LOT cinema. Neighborhoods like Dougherty Valley, Twin Creeks, and the Crow Canyon area each offer their own character, from trail-adjacent living to fairway views and quiet, tree-lined streets. With more than 50 parks within city limits and the Iron Horse Regional Trail connecting key corridors, getting outside is always within reach.
The rental landscape spans well-appointed apartment communities, spacious townhomes, and multi-bedroom layouts, giving renters plenty of options across different price points. Commuting is straightforward with I-680 and I-580 nearby, plus easy connections to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station for reaching Oakland or San Francisco. San Ramon takes its name from a Native American vaquero named Amador, who tended mission sheep on the land centuries ago—a bit of history that quietly anchors this thoroughly forward-looking city.
Explore the City
You can bike the local hills near Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve.
A lady enjoys the sun on the dock at Roundhouse, San Ramon, CA.
Multi-level storefronts surround a central court yard area at Bishop Ranch City Center.
Iron Horse trail at Bishop Ranch is always busy with walkers on nice days.
The San Ramon Transit Center provides transportation to and from Bishop Ranch and Canyon Lakes.
Norris Canyon Terrace offers townhomes not far from the City Center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$186,264
Average: $198,922
Education
39,647
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
42,403
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
San Ramon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in San Ramon, CA is $2,016 for a studio, $2,474 for one bedroom, $3,035 for two bedrooms, and $3,572 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Ramon has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,474/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$5,216/month
2,145 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,204/month
1,602 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly San Ramon, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
674 Students
Public
Grades K-5
613 Students
Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
Public
Grades K-5
654 Students
Public
Grades K-5
592 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,011 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
973 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
971 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
939 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,039 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,894 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve
- Dublin Hills Regional Parks
- Little Hills Picnic Ranch (By Reservation)
- Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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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.