Downtown, Santa Rosa, CA
At a glance
Downtown is ranked #28 of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and public spaces (4.3/5). It ranks 19th of 31 in Santa Rosa for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.5/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Downtown Santa Rosa is the part of the city actively reinventing itself, and you can watch it happen. Old Courthouse Square was stitched back together in 2017 after decades split by Fourth Street, and it now works as the civic living room: markets, concerts, outdoor dining, and a real center of gravity. The Fourth Street restaurant row and the SMART train make this the one neighborhood where you can genuinely live without leaning on a car. The housing story is new and growing. The city set a goal of thousands of new downtown homes, and projects like the apartments on Fourth and the Pullman units on Wilson are filling in what used to be a strictly nine-to-five business district. The upside for buyers and renters is walkability that almost nowhere else in Santa Rosa can match. The honest part: downtown is still mid-transformation. There are blocks with vacancies, the streetscape can feel quiet after the office crowd leaves, and the polish is uneven. If you want a finished, manicured neighborhood, this is not it yet. If you want walkable, transit-connected, and on the way up, downtown is the bet.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.8
Public Spaces4.3
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Santa Rosa Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Santa Rosa High | High | 9-12 |
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Downtown FAQs8 answers
Is Downtown a good place to live?
Downtown ranks 28th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and public spaces (4.3/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.5/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Downtown safe?
Downtown, Santa Rosa scores 1.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 31st of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
Which schools serve Downtown?
Schools serving Downtown, Santa Rosa include Luther Burbank Elementary, Santa Rosa Middle and Santa Rosa High (3.1/5).
What is the weather like in Downtown?
Downtown, Santa Rosa receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 14th of 31 in Santa Rosa. Summer days run 51° to 81°F and winter days 38° to 59°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 31 inches a year.
Is Downtown walkable to shops and restaurants?
Downtown, Santa Rosa scores 4.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.0 out of 5, 4th of 31 in Santa Rosa.
What is Downtown known for?
Downtown, Santa Rosa is associated with Courthouse Square, Transit Access and Urban Walkable. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and public spaces (4.3/5).
How does Downtown compare to other Santa Rosa neighborhoods?
Downtown ranks 28th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. It ranks 19th of 31 in Santa Rosa for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are Oakmont Village and Skyhawk.
What are the downsides of living in Downtown?
Downtown, Santa Rosa scores lowest on safety (1.5/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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