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Ross
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade C
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Ross is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 2,537. Ross is in Marin County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Ross offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Ross there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Ross and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Ross are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$3,108
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    18%
  • Own
    82%
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Ross Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    86.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    560.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    43.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    2%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    19%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    39%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    3%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in Ross

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$250,001
National
$75,149

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