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Sebastopol, CA


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Sebastopol, California

Sebastopol, California, in Sonoma county, is 6 miles SW of Santa Rosa, California (center to center) and 48 miles NW of San Francisco, California. Part of the surrounding Santa Rosa metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Sebastopol is home to some 7,774 residents.

The People and Families of Sebastopol

In Sebastopol, about 45% of adults are married. Sebastopol somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sebastopol had a median family income of $55,792.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($78,190) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sebastopol. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Sebastopol Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in Sebastopol was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Sebastopol, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Sebastopol it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Sebastopol strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sebastopol Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Sebastopol Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sebastopol, CA

Comparing Sebastopol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime45

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