Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, CA
At a glance
Historic Railroad Square is ranked #17 of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). It ranks 14th of 31 in Santa Rosa for schools. The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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Railroad Square is Santa Rosa's old town, and it punches well above its small footprint. The 1904 basalt train depot, built by Italian stonemasons, still anchors it, and the district is on the National Register for good reason: blocks of preserved early-century brick and stone now filled with antique shops, restaurants, a theater, and bars. The SMART train station puts a one-seat ride to Marin right at the edge of the neighborhood, and the Charlie Brown and Snoopy statues nod to Charles Schulz, who made Sonoma County home. Living here means living in the most walkable, most characterful pocket in the city. Daily life can happen on foot, the dining and nightlife are at the doorstep, and downtown proper is a short stroll across the tracks. The honest part is that this is a compact, commercial-edged district, not a leafy residential enclave. Housing is limited and woven among the businesses, foot traffic and event nights bring noise, and you trade big lots and quiet for energy and location. For buyers who want urban, historic, and walkable over spacious and suburban, nothing else in Santa Rosa is quite like it.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.5
Public Spaces4.2
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Santa Rosa Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Santa Rosa High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Historic Railroad Square FAQs8 answers
Is Historic Railroad Square a good place to live?
Historic Railroad Square ranks 17th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Historic Railroad Square safe?
Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 23rd of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
Which schools serve Historic Railroad Square?
Schools serving Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa include Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Santa Rosa Middle and Santa Rosa High (3.1/5).
What is the weather like in Historic Railroad Square?
Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 11th 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 Historic Railroad Square walkable to shops and restaurants?
Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa scores 4.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.0 out of 5, 2nd of 31 in Santa Rosa.
What is Historic Railroad Square known for?
Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa is associated with Historic Depot, Train Station and Walkable Dining. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.2/5).
How does Historic Railroad Square compare to other Santa Rosa neighborhoods?
Historic Railroad Square ranks 17th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. It ranks 14th of 31 in Santa Rosa for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are Oakmont Village and Skyhawk.
What are the downsides of living in Historic Railroad Square?
Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa scores lowest on safety (3.0/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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