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City of Santa Rosa: Population: 146,500 (2005 estimate +/9,245)

Government: City Hall: 100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa CA 95404 707-543-3085

Schools: PK-8 (PK-6 & PK-8 Elementary & Elementary Union School Districts): Santa Rosa, Bellevue, Bennett Valley, Mark West, Oak Grove, Piner-Olivet, Rincon Valley, Roseland, Wright. 9-12: Santa Rosa High School District. 20 private schools are located in Santa Rosa.

Child Care: 82 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Santa Rosa.

Public Library: Santa Rosa Central Library 211 E St Santa Rosa CA 95404 707-545-0831 NW Branch 150 Coddingtown Center Santa Rosa CA 95401 707-546-2265 Rincon Valley Library 6959 Montecito Blvd Santa Rosa CA 95409 707-537-0162

 

Parks and Recreation: Santa Rosa Parks & Recreation 415 Steele Lane Santa Rosa CA 95403 707-543-3292

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44 Median Rent: $1,025***

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $561,200* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,034**

*2005 Estimate, +/- $17,311 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$124 2005 Estimate, +/-$74

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City of Petaluma: Population: 54,548

Government: City Hall: 11 English St, Petaluma CA 94952, 707-778-4360 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-4, PK-6 & PK-8 (Elementary School Districts): Cinnabar, Dunham, Laguna Joint, Liberty, Old Adobe Union, Petaluma City, Two Rock Union, Waugh, Wilmar Union. 9-12: Petaluma Joint Union High School District.11 private schools are located in Petaluma.

Child Care: 30 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Petaluma.

Public Library: Petaluma Regional Library 100 Fairgrounds Dr Petaluma CA 94952 707-763-9801

 

Parks and Recreation: Petaluma Parks & Recreation 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma CA 94954, 707-778-4380

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30 Median Rent: $946

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $289,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,622

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City of Rohnert Park: Population: 42,236

Government: City Hall: 6750 Commerce Blvd Rohnert Park CA 94928 707-588-2200

Schools: PK-12: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District. 20 private schools are located in Rohnert Park.

Child Care: 15 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rohnert Park.

Public Library: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library 6250 Lynne Conde Way Rohnert Park CA 94928 707-584-9121

 

Parks and Recreation: Rohnert Park Recreation Dept 5401 Snyder Lane Rohnert Park CA 94928 707-588-3456

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42 Median Rent: $903

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $237,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,520

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Town of Windsor: Population: 22,744

Government: Town Hall: 9291 Old Redwood Hwy Windsor CA 95492 707-838-1000

Schools: PK-12: Windsor Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Windsor.

Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Windsor.

Public Library: Windsor Regional Library 9291 Old Redwood Hwy., Bldg.100 Windsor CA 95492 707-838-1020

 

Parks and Recreation: Windsor Community Services 9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Room 400 Windsor CA 95492 707-838-5307

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $889

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $268,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,650

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City of Healdsburg: Population: 10,722

Government: City Hall: 401 Grove St Healdsburg CA 95448 707-431-3300

Schools: PK-6: Alexander Union Elementary School District, West Side Union Elementary School District. PK-12: Healdsburg Unified School District.2 private schools are located in Healdsburg.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Healdsburg.

Public Library: Healdsburg Public Library Piper & Center Streets Healdsburg CA 95448 707-433-3772

 

Parks and Recreation: Healdsburg Parks & Recreation 401 Grove St Healdsburg CA 95448 707-431-3301

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40 Median Rent: $868

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $263,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,472

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City of Sonoma: Population: 9,128

Government: City Hall: No. 1 the Plaza Sonoma CA 95476 707-938-3681

Schools: PK-12: Sonoma Valley Unified School District. 6 private schools are located in Sonoma.

Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sonoma.

Public Library: Sonoma Valley Regional Library 755 W Napa St Sonoma CA 95476 707-996-5217

 

Parks and Recreation: Sonoma Public Works Dept, Parks Division No. 1 the Plaza Sonoma CA 95476 707-938-3332

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 62/38 Median Rent: $959

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $342,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,846

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City of Sebastopol: Population: 7,774

Government: City Hall: 7120 Bodega Ave Sebastopol CA 95472 707-823-1153

Schools: PK-8 (Union Elementary School Districts): Sebastopol, Gravenstein, Twin Hills. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District. 6 private schools are located in Sebastopol.

Child Care: 15 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sebastopol.

Public Library: Sebastopol Regional Library 7140 Bodega Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 707-823-7691

 

Parks and Recreation: Sebastopol Public Works Dept, Parks Div 714 Johnston St Sebastopol CA 95472 707-823-5331

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44 Median Rent: $801

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $291,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,517

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City of Cloverdale: Population: 6,831

Government: City Hall: 124 N Cloverdale Blvd, Box 217 Cloverdale CA 95425 707-894-2521 Community Web Site

Schools: PK-12: Cloverdale Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Cloverdale.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Cloverdale.

Public Library: Cloverdale Regional Library 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd Cloverdale CA 95425 707-894-5271

 

Parks and Recreation: Cloverdale Public Works, Parks Div: 124 N Cloverdale Blvd Cloverdale CA 95425 707-894-2521/3451

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33 Median Rent: $760

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $214,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,381

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City of Cotati: Population: 6,471

Government: City Hall: 201 W Sierra Ave Cotati CA 95425 707-792-4600

Schools: PK-12: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Cotati.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cotati.

Public Library: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library 6250 Lynne Conde Way Rohnert Park CA 94928 707-584-9121

 

Parks and Recreation: Cotati Community Center 216 E School St Cotati CA 95425 707-792-6400, ext. 640

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35 Median Rent: $885

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $231,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,519

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Penngrove: Population: 3,764 (Zip 94951)

Schools: PK-8: Petaluma City Elementary School District. 9-12: Petaluma Joint Union High School District. No private schools are located in Penngrove.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Penngrove.

Public Library: Petaluma Regional Library 100 Fairgrounds Dr Petaluma CA 94952 707-763-9801

 

Parks and Recreation: Petaluma Parks & Recreation 320 N McDowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954, 707-778-4380

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30 Median Rent: $749

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $429,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,736

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Forestville: Population: 2,370

Government: Unincorporated.

Schools: PK-8: Forestville Elementary School District. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District.1 private school is located in Forestville.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Forestville.

Public Library: Forestville Public Library 7050 Covey Rd (El Molino High School), Box 1718 Forestville CA 95436 707-887-7654

 

Parks and Recreation: Guerneville Parks & Recreation Dept 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-2015

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26 Median Rent: $766

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $242,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,337

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Guerneville: Population: 2,441

Government: Unincorporated.

Schools: PK-12: Guerneville Elementary School District. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District. No private schools are located in Guerneville.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Guerneville.

Public Library: Guerneville Regional Library 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-9004

 

Parks and Recreation: Guerneville Parks & Recreation Dept 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-2015

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44 Median Rent: $729

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $231,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,279

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Geyserville: Population: 2,332 (Zip 95441)

Schools: PK-12: Geyserville Unified School District. No private schools are located in Geyserville.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Geyserville.

Public Library: Healdsburg Public Library Piper & Center Streets Healdsburg CA 95448 707-433-3772

 

Parks and Recreation: Healdsburg Parks & Recreation 401 Grove St Healdsburg CA 95448 707-431-3301

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $789

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $275,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,536

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Graton: Population: 1,815

Government: Unincorporated.

Schools: PK-8: Oak Grove Union Elementary School District. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District. No private schools are located in Graton.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Graton.

Public Library: Guerneville Regional Library 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-9004

 

Parks and Recreation: Guerneville Parks & Recreation Dept 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-2015

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $881

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $265,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,660

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Kenwood: Population: 1,648 (Zip 95452)

Schools: PK-6: Kenwood Elementary School District. 7-12: Sonoma Valley Unified School District. No private schools are located in Kenwood.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Kenwood.

Public Library: Sonoma Valley Regional Library 755 W Napa St Sonoma CA 95476 707-996-5217

 

Parks and Recreation: Sonoma Public Works Dept, Parks Division No. 1 the Plaza Sonoma CA 95476 707-938-3332

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 78/22 Median Rent: $924

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $364,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,608

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Cazadero: Population: 1,569 (Zip 95421)

Schools: PK-8: Fort Ross Elementary School District, Montgomery Elementary School District. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District. No private schools are located in Cazadero.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cazadero.

Public Library: Guerneville Regional Library 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-9004

 

Parks and Recreation: Guerneville Parks & Recreation Dept 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-2015

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35 Rent: $675

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $209,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,201

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Occidental: Population: 1,272

Government: Unincorporated.

Schools: PK-12: Harmony Union Elementary School District. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District. No private schools are located in Occidental.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Occidental.

Public Library: Occidental Public Library 73 Main St, Box 703 Occidental CA 95465 707-874-3080

 

Parks and Recreation: Guerneville Parks & Recreation Dept 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-2015

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26 Median Rent: $895

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $335,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,434

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Monte Rio: Population: 1,104

Government: Unincorporated.

Schools: PK-12: Monte Rio Union Elementary School District. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District. No private schools are located in Monte Rio.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Monte Rio.

Public Library: Guerneville Regional Library 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-9004

 

Parks and Recreation: Guerneville Parks & Recreation Dept 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville CA 95446 707-869-2015

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 55/45 Median Rent: $681

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $176,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,343

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Annapolis: Population: 130 (Zip 94512)

Schools: PK-8: Horicon Elementary School District. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District No private schools are located in Annapolis.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Annapolis.

Public Library: Cloverdale Regional Library 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd Cloverdale CA 95425 707-894-5271

 

Parks and Recreation: Cloverdale Public Works, Parks Div: 124 N Cloverdale Blvd Cloverdale CA 95425 707-894-2521/3451

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 51/49 Median Rent: $850

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $55,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: N/A

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Stewarts Point: Population: 27 (Zip 95480)

Schools: PK-8: Kashia Elementary School District. 9-12: West Sonoma County Union High School District No private schools are located in Stewarts Point.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Stewarts Point.

Public Library: Cloverdale Regional Library 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd Cloverdale CA 95425 707-894-5271

 

Parks and Recreation: Cloverdale Public Works, Parks Div: 124 N Cloverdale Blvd Cloverdale CA 95425 707-894-2521/3451

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40 Median Rent: $350

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $1,000.000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: N/A

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