Rosamond, CA Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Sister Sister Coffee House
Coffee Shop

Starbucks
Coffee Shop

Fosters Freeze
Fast Food

Jack in the Box
Fast Food

McDonald's
Fast Food

Domino's
Fast Food

Subway
Fast Food

Taco Bell
Fast Food

Albertsons
Grocery Store

Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store

Rosamond Park
Park

United Park Apartments Park
Park

United Street Park
Park

Jim Williford Community Park
Park

Fastrip
Convenience Store

Family Dollar
Discount Store

Carl's Hardware
Home Improvement

ampm
Convenience Store

Dollar General
Discount Store

7-Eleven
Convenience Store

Dollar General
Discount Store

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Rosamond.

Taco Bell - Eagle Way
Bus Stop

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cost of living F

The cost of living in Rosamond is 116/100 - which is 17% lower than California. See more Rosamond cost of living data

crime F

Rosamond crime rates are 4,152 per 100k, which is 46% higher than California See more Rosamond crime data

employment C

The median income in Rosamond is $64,218 - which is 1% higher than California. See more Rosamond employment data

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Kern County Fire Station 15
Fire Station

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housing A+

Rosamond home prices are $227,600 - which is 44% lower than California See more Rosamond housing data

schools F

The Rosamond graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than California

Rosamond Elementary

Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Westpark Elementary

Tropico Middle

Abraham Lincoln Alternative

Rare Earth High (Continuation)

Rosamond High Early College Campus

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Living in Rosamond, CA

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Rosamond Area Facts

Rosamond has a Livability Score of 48_/100, which is considered poor
Rosamond crime rates are 46% higher than the California average
Cost of living in Rosamond is 17% lower than the California average

What do the locals think about Rosamond?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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The Desert Life: Rosamond 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) If you like tiny towns and the desert, Rosamond is the place for you. I have lived here for two years and wouldn't likely recommend someone moves here. The closest city is Palmdale, a 30-minute drive, which you can hardly count a bustling metropolis. If you are looking for some p ...Read More lace to eat, plan on it being a fast food establishment as there aren't an abundance of actual restaurants.

Since Rosamond is in the middle of the desert, the dirt and sand gets into all the nooks and crannies making everything seem dirty. The wind is non-stop and the heat in the summer is nearly unbearable. One would think the wind would help cool the area down in the summer, but it doesn't.

There are a few good things about Rosamond. First, when compared to the rest of California, the rent is cheap. Two, it is close to Edwards Air Force base for those military members who don't want to live on base. Last, Rosamond isn't part of Los Angeles County making things like getting a concealed carry permit easier. Read Less

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Compare Rosamond, CA Livability

F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Rosamond? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Rosamond Park

United Park Apartments Park

United Street Park

Jim Williford Community Park

Entertainment

Food & Drink

Fosters Freeze

Jack in the Box

McDonald's

Domino's

Subway

Taco Bell

F Commute

Is public transit available in Rosamond? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Rosamond.

Drive to Work

75%

2% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

1%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Rosamond? The cost of living in Rosamond is 116/100 - which is 17% lower than California.

16% more expensive than average

40% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Rosamond? Rosamond crime rates are 4,152, which are 46% higher than California

4,152 per 100k people

79% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

79% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

C Employment

What is the median income in Rosamond? The median income in Rosamond is $64,218 which is 1% higher than California.

Median household income

$64,21816% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$26,99010% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

61% higher than the US average

F Health & Safety

Is Rosamond a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Rosamond home prices? Rosamond home prices are $227,600 - which is 44% lower than California

Median home value

$227,60023% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$9332% lower than the US average

10% higher than the US average

F Schools

Does Rosamond have good schools? The Rosamond graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than California

High school grad. rates

10% lower than the US average

School test scores

53% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

49% higher than the US average

F User Ratings

Is Rosamond a good place to live? Rosamond has an overall rating of 35% from 6 reviews.

Overall user rating

6 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

5 total surveys