Have you heard the news? According to a recent analysis of census data by NerdWallet, our very own San Ramon was number 1 out of 16 US Cities where more than 50% of households earn a six figure income. Pleasanton was number 3, and Palo Alto was number 6. Many of these US cities are near large metro areas, such as San Francisco, Dallas Ft. Worth, Atlanta and Chicago. California and Texas boast the most cities on the “over $100K” list.
San Ramon has the benefit of being home to many large corporations. Chevron being one, and 24 Hour Fitness is another. GE has moved many of its staff to San Ramon recently, and PG & E and Bechtel have a large presence in our fair city as well. The numbers say that 63.5% of households here earn over $100K a year, and 25% of all its residence earn over $200K.
San Ramon and local neighboring communities like Danville and Walnut Creek offer the amenities and lifestyle to go along with these 6 figure incomes. Our school district is among the top in the state, offering a superior education for children. The close proximity to San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, the Pacific Ocean, and mountains for skiing, make the San Ramon Valley an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.
Nearby Pleasanton is home to Safeway, and Stone Ridge Mall. This is also a community that has much to offer its residents. It has a very small town feel, but with top rated schools, a large range of neighborhood choices, shopping, dining, and once again, close proximity to all the things that make California living the envy of the nation. The numbers say that 59.8 of Pleasanton residents earn over $100K and 22.3% earn more than $200K.
Palo Alto, just under an hour away from San Ramon and Pleasanton, is home to Stanford University, Hewlett Packard, and of course, Facebook. Since the number of jobs for engineers is increasing in this area, along with stock market millionaires, the numbers in this city boast 57.8% of Palo Alto residents bring in over $100K a year, and 28.2% bring in over $200K.
The San Ramon Valley offers a tremendous variety of housing options, from gated communities with large estate-like homes, to more modest neighborhood developments.
There are a large number of new home developments being built in this area to accommodate the demand from folks that are coming to this area for its job and educational opportunities. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically the San Ramon Valley is tough to beat.
We have lived and worked in San Ramon for nearly 15 years, which has allowed us to become very familiar with its housing opportunities, and all the things this area has to offer residents. Call, email or text us today. We will help you find the home to match your lifestyle requirements. Come join us here in San Ramon! Or just visit our San Ramon real estate home page to search San Ramon homes for sale
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