Roseland, Santa Rosa, CA
At a glance
Roseland is ranked #30 of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall score of 2.5/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.5/5, 22nd of 31 in Santa Rosa), at a median home price of $730.73k. The trade-offs are schools (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (1.7/5), though prices run about 14% below the Santa Rosa median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Roseland is the heart of southwest Santa Rosa and one of the most culturally distinct neighborhoods in the city. It spent decades as an unincorporated county island before Santa Rosa finally annexed it in 2017, and that long limbo still shapes things. The commercial spine is Sebastopol Road, lined with the taquerias, markets, and family businesses that make this the center of the city's Latino community. The neighborhood is genuinely in transition, in the literal sense. Since annexation, residents have pushed the city for the investment the area went without for years, and projects like the long-sought Roseland Creek Community Park and the Roseland Village development are the visible signs of that push, though the park has been slowed by legal challenges. The honest read is that Roseland is still catching up. It is among the more affordable parts of Santa Rosa, the housing and upkeep vary block to block, and parts of the southwest side have historically dealt with higher crime than the city average. But the food, the culture, and the price are real, and anyone who writes Roseland off has not actually spent an afternoon on Sebastopol Road.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.7
Public Spaces2.5
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Lawrence Cook Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Elsie Allen High | High | 9-12 |
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Roseland FAQs10 answers
Is Roseland a good place to live?
Roseland ranks 30th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (1.7/5).
Is Roseland safe?
Roseland, Santa Rosa scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 22nd of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
What do homes in Roseland cost?
The median home price in Roseland, Santa Rosa is $730.73k, compared with $845.08k for Santa Rosa as a whole.
Are home prices in Roseland rising or falling?
The median home price in Roseland, Santa Rosa is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $730.73k against $730.73k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Roseland?
Schools serving Roseland, Santa Rosa include Luther Burbank Elementary, Lawrence Cook Middle and Elsie Allen High.
What is the weather like in Roseland?
Roseland, Santa Rosa receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 12th 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 Roseland walkable to shops and restaurants?
Roseland, Santa Rosa scores 1.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.3 out of 5, 31st of 31 in Santa Rosa.
What is Roseland known for?
Roseland, Santa Rosa is associated with Cultural Hub, Sebastopol Road and Affordable Entry.
How does Roseland compare to other Santa Rosa neighborhoods?
Roseland ranks 30th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. It ranks 22nd of 31 in Santa Rosa for safety (3.5/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are Oakmont Village and Skyhawk.
What are the downsides of living in Roseland?
Roseland, Santa Rosa scores lowest on schools (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (1.7/5).
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