Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is the unbeaten path to all that’s well-known and yet still undiscovered about Northern California.

Santa Rosa, CA: Wine Country’s Urban Edge

Santa Rosa is where Northern California adventure meets creative energy. Located in the heart of Sonoma County, it’s the gateway to both world-class wine country and the rugged beauty of the coast and redwoods. With endless outdoor recreation—from hiking and cycling to paddling under sea-to-sky sunshine—Santa Rosa is a haven for those who crave more than the ordinary.

Known for its handcrafted culture, Santa Rosa leads the way in everything from craft breweries and farmers markets to artisan makers and independent boutiques. It’s a city with a vibrant foodie scene—diverse, authentic, and unpretentious—and a lively urban core filled with street art, live music, and local flavor.

As the cycling capital of the U.S., Santa Rosa attracts riders from around the world, yet it remains deeply connected to its community roots. Equal parts small-town soul and creative edge, Santa Rosa offers a unique lifestyle for those who want to live, work, and explore beyond the expected.

Overview for Santa Rosa, CA

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.

177,216

Total Population

40.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,520

Average individual Income

Around Santa Rosa, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Rosa, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
74
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
41
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Subconscious Coffee, Diastasis Recti -The Happy Mama Body, and TRXNorCal.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.75 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.91 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.11 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.08 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.97 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.1 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Rosa, CA

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.

177,216

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.5

Median Age

48.63 / 51.37%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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68,234

Total Households

2.54

Average Household Size

$50,520

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Santa Rosa, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Santa Rosa. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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