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Rohnert Park.
About
Life in Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park offers solid middle-class suburban living with reasonable access to the Bay Area, though you'll need to accept a 28-minute commute on average if you're working elsewhere in the region. The median household income of $99,273 is healthy, but homes around $666,000 and monthly rent averaging $2,279 reflect typical North Bay pricing—not cheap, but reflected in the stable, employed community you're joining. The city has a genuinely mixed demographic makeup with a substantial Latino community and Asian residents, which translates to real diversity in schools, neighborhoods, and local food options.
Rohnert Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Foreign-Born
16.2%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rohnert Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rohnert Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (54.2%), and 20.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.7%
of households
Married Couples
43.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Rohnert Park
In Rohnert Park, rent runs 12% above the CA average, and home values are 9% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
107.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,744
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $706,845 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Rohnert Park
Unemployment in Rohnert Park is 1.2 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rohnert Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.7 min avg
How Rohnert Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rohnert Park, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Regional airport · few flights387k passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 53 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 24% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rohnert Park runs 24% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
251.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,048.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rohnert Park Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sonoma County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sonoma County, which includes Rohnert Park, the most common type is strong wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Flood | $30 |
| 2024 | 21 | Flood | $120 |
| 2023 | 15 | High Wind | $10 |
| 2022 | 9 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 22 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 53 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 24 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
228 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sonoma County, county-wide
Air Quality9 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sonoma County, which includes Rohnert Park, is typically good — 365 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
9
Good Days
365
per year
Moderate Days
0
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sonoma County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rohnert Park has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
26
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
15
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
81
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 38°F | 5.78" |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 6.39" |
| Mar | 67°F | 42°F | 4.26" |
| Apr | 71°F | 44°F | 1.98" |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 1.28" |
| Jun | 80°F | 51°F | 0.29" |
| Jul | 82°F | 52°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 83°F | 53°F | 0.04" |
| Sep | 84°F | 51°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 79°F | 48°F | 1.63" |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 6.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rohnert Park
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rohnert Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Santa Rosa
Petaluma Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.4 mi away · Petaluma
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-santa Rosa, Llc
Psychiatric · 8.1 mi away · Santa Rosa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park's student/teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Point Reyes National Seashore, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Point Reyes National Seashore (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Point Reyes National Seashore
National Seashore
23 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
34 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
39 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
40 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park
Cities Near Rohnert Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Rohnert Park?
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Rohnert Park FAQ
Is Rohnert Park, California affordable?⌄
Rohnert Park's median rent is $2,279/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $99,273/year. Median home value is $666,300.
Is Rohnert Park, California safe?⌄
Rohnert Park's violent crime rate was 251 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1049 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rohnert Park, California?⌄
Rohnert Park has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rohnert Park, California?⌄
The cost of living in Rohnert Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,279/month and median household income is $99,273/year. The median home value is $666,300. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rohnert Park, California?⌄
The average commute in Rohnert Park is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from