One of the largest cities in Contra Costa County, San Ramon is ranked as the best  Bay Area city and No. 2 in the state by
WalletHub's 2018 ranking of best cities to raise a family in California.
This vibrant, thriving city is home to acclaimed public schools, world-class parks, diverse worship options, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. San Ramon demographics represent a rich cross-section of population, employment, and opportunities.
Cultural diversity is celebrated in San Ramon. Caucasian residents make up about 47% majority of the population and Asians - 43%, Hispanic and Latinos - 8%, two or more races - 5%,  and African American - 2%.  With all the amenities of a modern city, newer homes and thousands of acres of open space, San Ramon truly is the premiere community in which to live, work and play.
    
        
             25,044 - Number of households in 2016 
            67% - Houses built in 1980 or later 
            3,500 - Acres of land designated as open space within the City limits
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San Ramon is home is a nationally recognized public school system, San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD), and several highly rated private schools. The SRVUSD high schools consistently rank in the top 5 to 10% statewide on multiple performance measures such as the Academic Performance Index (API), SAT Test for college-bound seniors, AP exam for college bound seniors and the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).
Graduation rates far exceed state and national averages consistently year after year.  A number of higher education institutions have primary or satellite facilities in and around San Ramon, including Diablo Valley College, University of California – Davis, St. Mary’s College, and University of San Francisco.
    
        
            
            8th - SRVUSD rank among all districts in California 
            1720 - Average composite SAT score  
            94% - SRVUSD graduating seniors who attend college or university
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Neighborhoods
San Ramon has a variety of housing options. More than 67% of the houses were built in 1980 or later. From condos to single-family homes, there is someone for everyone regardless of their stage of life. The quality of housing and plentiful open space and parks make San Ramon a great place to live and work.
    
        
            32 - Median age of homes 
            69.1% - Owner occupied housing units 
            33.9% - Houses with 4 bedrooms 
            42 - Number of playground areas 
            61-  Number of Parks 
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