San Ramon, CA

San Ramon CA scores 87/100 on safety (well above average). Crime is about 59% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 41 (100 = avg); violent crime index 28; property crime index 54. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in San Ramon. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in San Ramon is about $2,968/month (very expensive). At $2,968/month for a typical unit, you need about $106,848+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $1,509,500.

Median household income is $196,161, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($196,161) clears the $106,848 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 77°F (highs near 92°F, lows near 61°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in San Ramon: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 87/100) (2) Dual-income households (at $2,968/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (3) People who genuinely love heat and do not mind living indoors June through September (highs near 92°F) (4) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $196,161 helps carry housing costs)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,968/month) (2) People who need outdoor time year-round for their mental health (summers lock you inside for 3–4 months; highs near 92°F) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,968/month

Income sniff test: clear about $106,848 household income for $2,968/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

San Ramon holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 87/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $2,968/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.