Rohnert Park is a vibrant Sonoma County city known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, entertainment, and convenient access to Sonoma State University. With excellent amenities and easy Highway 101 commuting, it offers relaxed suburban living in the heart of wine country.
Rohnert Park is one of Sonoma County’s most welcoming and accessible communities—a thoughtfully planned city designed around parks, open spaces, and distinct residential neighborhoods. Located along Highway 101 between Cotati and Santa Rosa, it blends suburban comfort with outstanding convenience, making it popular with families, students, professionals, and long-time Sonoma County residents.
Known as California’s first “planned city,” Rohnert Park is laid out in a series of neighborhood sections, each built around its own park and greenbelt. This design gives the city a calm, connected feel, with walking paths, playgrounds, and community spaces woven throughout. The city is also home to Sonoma State University, which brings cultural events, educational opportunities, the Green Music Center, and a vibrant local energy.
Residents enjoy a wide range of amenities: excellent shopping and dining, golf courses, recreational centers, community pools, and easy access to Sonoma County’s wineries, breweries, hiking trails, and coastline. Rohnert Park offers a mild climate, strong job access, and a balanced lifestyle for buyers seeking affordability compared to neighboring cities.
With ongoing growth, updated housing options, and a central location, Rohnert Park remains one of the best-positioned communities for both homebuyers and long-term investors in Sonoma County.
44,461 people live in Rohnert Park, where the median age is 34.9 and the average individual income is $45,603. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Rohnert Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including AKS Affinity Kickboxing Studio, Songbird Community Healing Center, and Mes Amis Salon.
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| Beauty | 2.02 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Rohnert Park has 16,823 households, with an average household size of 2.63. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rohnert Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 44,461 people call Rohnert Park home. The population density is 6,102.39 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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