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Sebastopol, California

city · Sonoma County (primary) , Nevada County

At a glance

7,445
Population
$845,700
Median home value (all homes)
179% above U.S. median
$1,103,537
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,902/mo
Median rent
41% above U.S. median
$87,684
Median household income
12% above U.S. median
23.6 min
Average commute
91.4%
Homes with broadband
35.01%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 154 — 54% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing196% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities2% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost26% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates94.6%
College graduates51.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Nevada County Economic Development
The Economic Resource Council (ERC) is dedicated to building a strong and resilient local economy by uniting businesses, educators, government, and community leaders to create opportunities that empower individuals and support a prosperous shared future. Its mission is to enhance the economic vitality of Nevada County by supporting the retention, growth, and attraction of quality jobs and talent, promoting innovative industries and entrepreneurial success, and preserving the region's environmental and cultural identity. The ERC describes four core activities: Supporting Local Businesses, Driving Workforce Development, Fostering Economic Innovation, and Strengthening Community Ties.
county Sonoma County Economic Development
The Economic Development Collaborative is dedicated to building accessible pathways to lasting economic vitality through meaningful partnerships and targeted initiatives. It provides services, conducts research, and shapes policies to support economic opportunity from ideation to realization.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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