The Sea Ranch is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of California. With a population of 1,502 people and two associated neighborhoods, The Sea Ranch is the 698th largest community in California. The Sea Ranch home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but The Sea Ranch real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.The Sea Ranch is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 87.86% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, The Sea Ranch is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in The Sea Ranch who work in management occupations (19.41%), teaching (11.49%), and the sciences (8.37%). And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that The Sea Ranch has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too. Of important note, The Sea Ranch is also a town of artists. The Sea Ranch has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape The Sea Ranch’s character. Also of interest is that The Sea Ranch has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 41.68% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that The Sea Ranch is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, The Sea Ranch’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. The Sea Ranch is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, The Sea Ranch’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, The Sea Ranch is worth considering. One of the nice things about The Sea Ranch is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. One downside of living in The Sea Ranch is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In The Sea Ranch, the average commute to work is 32.14 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small town, The Sea Ranch doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to The Sea Ranch, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. The Sea Ranch is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 66.91% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%. The per capita income in The Sea Ranch in 2022 was $72,991, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $291,964 for a family of four. However, The Sea Ranch contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The Sea Ranch is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call The Sea Ranch home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of The Sea Ranch residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in The Sea Ranch include English, Irish, German, Italian, and European. The most common language spoken in The Sea Ranch is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.
