What are the schools like in Healdsburg, CA?

Healdsburg is served primarily by Healdsburg Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Healdsburg?

The median household income in Healdsburg, CA is $94,799 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Healdsburg, CA?

Healdsburg has an average high temperature of 57.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches.

Healdsburg, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Healdsburg, CA affordable or expensive?

Healdsburg's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Healdsburg is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $933,400 and the median rent is $2,167 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Healdsburg, CA?

Healdsburg has a violent crime rate of 352.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1391.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Healdsburg, CA a Good Place to Live?

Healdsburg is a small city of 11,481 in California, with a median household income of $94,799 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Healdsburg stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Healdsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Healdsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 110.1

Healdsburg's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Healdsburg costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Healdsburg, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$933,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,167	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,799	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Healdsburg's violent crime rate is 352.4 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

352.4 /100k

Property Crime

1391.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Healdsburg is served primarily by Healdsburg Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Healdsburg, CA	National Avg
School District	Healdsburg Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Healdsburg sees average highs of 57.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Healdsburg, CA
Average High — January	57.7°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Healdsburg, CA	National Avg
Population	11,481	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	27.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Healdsburg

Healdsburg, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95448

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Healdsburg, CA affordable or expensive?

Healdsburg's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Healdsburg roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $933,400 and median rent is $2,167/month.

What is the crime rate in Healdsburg, CA?

Healdsburg's violent crime rate is 352.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1391.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Healdsburg?

Public schools in Healdsburg are operated by Healdsburg Unified. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 44.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Healdsburg, CA a good place to live?

Healdsburg, CA has a population of 11,481, a median household income of $94,799, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Healdsburg?

Healdsburg averages 57.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Healdsburg?

Healdsburg, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95448.

What is the population of Healdsburg?

The population of Healdsburg, California is 11,481 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Healdsburg?

Key numbers for living in Healdsburg: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $933,400, median household income $94,799, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Healdsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.