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San Ramon

#2 in Best Places to Live in Contra Costa County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 148 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    San Ramon is a town in California with a population of 75,048. San Ramon is in Contra Costa County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Ramon offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In San Ramon there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in San Ramon and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in San Ramon are highly rated.
    About San Ramon...
    Population
    75,048

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $863,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,152
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    San Ramon Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      23.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      134.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      824.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      67.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in San Ramon

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $142,718
    National
    $55,322
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    San Ramon Reviews

    148 reviews
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    Super safe, quiet, and family friendly. Commuter town since there aren't many jobs in San Ramon but I love the amount of clean parks and community events. Perfect place to raise a family!
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    I feel San Ramon should be more known than it actually is. For one, it is not a "small town." The city is relatively large and extensive, as it has a deep history. San Ramon is an amazing suburban area, and rated as one of the places with the lowest crimes and best locations to raise a family. The education system is amazing and all the teachers I have had really care about their students and in their success in ensuring proper education to prepare them for college (which I certainly felt prepared). There are festivals during the summer, and generally a lot of activities one can do and restaurants to visit. Though this town is more on the expensive side to live on, it is well worth the investment as there are many benefits to living in San Ramon.
    San Ramon is a beautiful and safe neighborhood. Compared to many other places in the Bay Area, the Tri-Valley feels much cleaner and more secure. Because it's a much more suburban area, a car is definitely necessary. Aside from that, I love this place because it's the perfect blend between the NorCal and SoCal life!