Santa Rosa is the vibrant heart of Sonoma County—offering beautiful neighborhoods, top schools, thriving dining and shopping, and easy access to world-class wineries, parks, and outdoor recreation. It’s the perfect blend of city convenience and Wine Country lifestyle.
Santa Rosa is the cultural, economic, and residential center of Sonoma County—an energetic city surrounded by rolling vineyards, scenic parks, and the signature charm of Northern California Wine Country. As the region’s largest city, Santa Rosa offers a dynamic mix of neighborhoods, top-rated schools, outdoor amenities, and a thriving food and wine scene, making it one of the most desirable places to live in the North Bay.
Santa Rosa’s diverse neighborhoods range from historic downtown districts to peaceful residential communities like Bennett Valley, Rincon Valley, Coffey Park, Fountaingrove, and West Santa Rosa. Each area offers its own appeal—whether you’re looking for walkability, hillside views, family-friendly streets, or quick access to wineries and open space.
Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life with extensive parks, miles of hiking and biking trails, award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, farmer’s markets, and renowned attractions such as Safari West, Luther Burbank Gardens, and the Charles M. Schulz Museum. The city also features strong employment opportunities, medical centers, shopping destinations, and convenient access to Highway 101 and the Sonoma County Airport.
With its blend of scenic beauty, urban convenience, and community-driven lifestyle, Santa Rosa continues to attract buyers looking for value, stability, and a true Wine Country experience. It’s a city that offers something for everyone—families, professionals, retirees, and those seeking a vibrant yet relaxed Northern California setting.
177,216 people live in Santa Rosa, where the median age is 40.5 and the average individual income is $50,520. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Santa Rosa, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including B Boutique, Atmani Tours, and RPI- Rapoport Performance Institute.
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| Shopping | 0.4 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.13 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.22 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.91 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.09 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.18 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.03 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.72 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.75 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.44 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.45 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.68 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.81 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.94 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Santa Rosa has 68,234 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Rosa do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 177,216 people call Santa Rosa home. The population density is 4,167.09 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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