Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
ThirsTea
Coffee Shop
Quickly
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Johnny's Java
Coffee Shop
Cafe Salsa
Coffee Shop
Redwood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tama Rama
Coffee Shop
Cotati Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Unknown Name
Attraction
Scandia Family Fun Center
Theme Park
Reading Cinemas Rohnert Park
Cinema
Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch
Attraction
Food and Drink (24) C+
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Mi Farolito Taqueria
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W / Kentucky Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Michael's Sourdough
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Kwik-Pik
Beverages
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Bear Republic Lakeside
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Amy's Drive Thru
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dre's Bar and Grill
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Rohnert Park Senior Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (5) C-
Raley's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Red Bird Bakery
Bakery
Oliver's Market
Grocery Store
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
El Paso Mexican bakery
Bakery
Parks (48) A+
Civic Center Tot Lot
Park
Hinebaugh Park
Park
Cotati Library Square
Park
Hinebaugh Park
Park
State Farm green space
Park
Meadow Pines Park
Park
Carlita Circle Tot Lot
Park
San Simeon Park
Park
Dorotea Park
Park
Colegio Vista Park
Park
Alicia Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Eagle Park
Park
Caterpillar Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Benicia Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cielo Mini-Park
Park
Country Club Mini-Park
Park
Foot Hills Mini Park / Jasmine Tot Lot
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Draper Park
Park
Shops (13) D-
Ross
Department Store
Jenny's Nail & Hair Salon
Beauty
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Tracy Nail Spa
Beauty
Burlington
Department Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Target
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Your Pets Market
Pets
Star Salon & Spa
Beauty
Cotati Jewelers
Fashion
Valero Food Shop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Apple Valley Plaza
Mall
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
SaSee Boutique & Salon
Hairdresser
Sweet Pea
Clothing
Ferrari salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Walmart
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Rohnert Park.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Rohnert Park
Transit Station
Commerce Boulevard & Rohnert Park Expressway
Bus Stop
Commerce Boulevard & Rohnert Park Expressway
Bus Stop
Rohnert Park Expressway & US 101
Bus Stop
Commerce Boulevard & Enterprise Drive
Bus Stop
Commerce Boulevard & Enterprise Drive
Bus Stop
Rohnert Park Expressway & US 101
Bus Stop
Commerce Boulevard & Arlen Drive
Bus Stop
Commerce Boulevard & Arlen Drive
Bus Stop
Cotati
Transit Station
Roberts Lake Park and Ride
Bus Stop
Roberts Lake Park and Ride
Bus Stop
Old Redwood Highway & Saint Joseph Way
Bus Stop
Old Redwood Highway & Saint Joseph Way
Bus Stop
Old Redwood Highway & George Street
Bus Stop
Old Redwood Highway & William Street
Bus Stop
Old Redwood Highway & East Sierra Avenue
Bus Stop
La Plaza & East Cotati Avenue
Bus Stop
Old Redwood Highway & West Sierra Avenue
Bus Stop
West Sierra Avenue & La Plaza
Bus Stop
West Sierra Avenue & Redwood Highway
Bus Stop
West Sierra Avenue & Redwood Highway
Bus Stop
Santa Rosa Avenue & Horn Avenue
Bus Stop
Santa Rosa Avenue & Scenic Avenue
Bus Stop
Santa Rosa Avenue & Mountain View Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Rohnert Park is 162/100 - which is 16% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Rohnert Park crime rates are 1,951 per 100k, which is 31% lower than California
Property Crime
1,560 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
391 crimes per 100k D+
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employment A+

The median income in Rohnert Park is $77,831 - which is 22% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$77,831 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
City of Rohnert Park Police Department
Police
University Police
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Sonoma County FPD St. 4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Rohnert Park home prices are $508,000 - which is 24% higher than California
Home Price
$508,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
6.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Rohnert Park graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (13) B-
John Reed Primary
Cotati-Rohnert Park Preschool
Technology Middle
Richard Crane Elementary
Pathways Charter
Pathways Charter
Evergreen Elementary
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Cross & Crown Lutheran School
Waldo Rohnert Intermediate
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
Monte Vista Elementary
University Elementary At La Fiesta
Thomas Page Academy
Stony Point Christian Academy
New Directions School
Penngrove Elementary
Taylor Mountain Elementary
Dunham Elementary
Dunham Charter
Bellevue Elementary
High Schools (7) A
Credo High
El Camino High
Pathways Charter
Pathways Charter
Rancho Cotate High
Technology High
Credo High
New Directions School
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ratings A+

Rohnert Park has an overall rating of 83% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes D
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Rohnert Park Area Facts

  • Rohnert Park has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Rohnert Park crime rates are 31% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Rohnert Park is 16% higher than the California average

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Great place to live 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) I moved here from San Francisco over 40 years ago to escape the crappy summers. This town has everything I want in a smaller community. 2 golf courses, several swimming pools, several performing arts centers, including the Green Music Center. Also many restaurants, stores, and a ...Read More multiplex cinema. The best part of living here is the perfect weather year around plus a beautiful university near by. And don’t forget a short drive to the coast, wineries, and of course the City(SF). Read Less
Rolling Hills of Rohnert Park, CA 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I have lived in Rohnert Park, CA for several years while I was attending college at Sonoma State University. The area truly is picturesque, as it sits in the rolling hills between beautiful, secluded Northern California beaches and the rolling hills of Napa Valley. The area is mo ...Read More stly known as a college town, although a lot of people also come to the area for retirement and to live a more laid back lifestyle. Things move a bit slower in Rohnert Park, but that does not mean that it is not a great place to live.

The people that live in the area are typically upstanding individuals and the neighborhoods are truly a place that you would be able to raise your kids without having to worry about hardly anything. The restaurants in this area are stunning and there is no question that some of the best wineries on the entire planet reside in the close vicinity of Rohnert Park. There is not too much nightlife in the area, unless you are a college student that is looking to hang out with some friends at a house party on a Friday or Saturday night. The landscape in this area is truly something to behold and if you love being outdoors, there are few places that are as spectacular and relatively untouched as Rohnert Park.

If you want to live in a serene area that boasts a thriving agricultural industry centered on his wine, which has an incredibly low crime rate and is generally loved through and through by its residents, you may want to consider moving to the beautiful city of Rohnert Park, California. You might also catch some Hollywood celebrities in this area, as it is a favorite place for a lot of stars to step away from the mainstream media, while still providing luxurious amenities. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rohnert Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Civic Center Tot Lot
      Hinebaugh Park
      Cotati Library Square
      Hinebaugh Park
      State Farm green space
      Meadow Pines Park
      Carlita Circle Tot Lot
      San Simeon Park

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Scandia Family Fun Center
      Reading Cinemas Rohnert Park
      Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Burger King
      Chipotle
      Panera Bread
      Baskin-Robbins
      Subway
      Mi Farolito Taqueria
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Rohnert Park? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Rohnert Park.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rohnert Park? The cost of living in Rohnert Park is 162/100 - which is 16% higher than California.
      Rohnert Park
      162

      62% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rohnert Park? Rohnert Park crime rates are 1,951, which are 31% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,951 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Rohnert Park? The median income in Rohnert Park is $77,831 which is 22% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $77,83141% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,36829% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Rohnert Park a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Rohnert Park home prices? Rohnert Park home prices are $508,000 - which is 24% higher than California
      Median home value
      $508,000175% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,82392% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Rohnert Park have good schools? The Rohnert Park graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      32% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Rohnert Park a good place to live? Rohnert Park has an overall rating of 83% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      6 total surveys

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