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Glen Ellen, CA
Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California.
Population
1,078
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
513
ZIP codes
0
Glen Ellen and its ZIP codes
Glen Ellen at a glance
- Glen Ellen is about 2 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $202,097 a year, about 2 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,371,400 (87% above California) and median rent is $1,582 a month.
Local data for Glen Ellen, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glen Ellen, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$202,097
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$1,371,400
Median rent
$1,582/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
73.4%
Median age
59.3
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (341), French Americans (88), German Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sonoma County. PPP loans are for Glen Ellen.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,248
206,393 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,832
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $6,788 per person
How people get to work
Glen Ellen, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glen Ellen, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
806
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,790
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 38°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glen Ellen, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
Cities near Glen Ellen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EldridgeCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua CalienteCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.5 |
| KenwoodCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 5.2 |
| Boyes Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| El VeranoCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SonomaCity | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| TemelecCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Sonoma State UniversityCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| PenngroveCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4 |
| Rohnert ParkCity | 8.7 mi | 7.3 |
| PetalumaCity | 9 mi | 14.4 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| RutherfordCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| CotatiCity | 9.8 mi | 1.9 |
| YountvilleCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| St. HelenaCity | 11 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glen Ellen, CA in?
- Glen Ellen is in Sonoma County, California.
- What is the population of Glen Ellen, CA?
- About 1,078 people live in Glen Ellen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glen Ellen?
- Nearby places include Eldridge (2.2 mi), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (3.4 mi), Kenwood (4 mi), Boyes Hot Springs (4.1 mi), El Verano (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023