South Park, Santa Rosa, CA
At a glance
South Park is ranked #27 of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5), at a median home price of $370k. It ranks 29th of 31 in Santa Rosa for safety. The trade-offs are public spaces (2.3/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5), though prices run about 56% below the Santa Rosa median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
South Park is one of Santa Rosa's oldest and most historically layered neighborhoods, laid out in 1887 in the southeast corner east of Highway 101, south of Bennett Valley Road and west of the county fairgrounds. It carries a deep history: this was the center of Santa Rosa's Black community through the mid-1900s, and today it is a predominantly Latino neighborhood known for its early-1900s homes and the murals that give its streets real visual identity. The pitch here is character and price. This is one of the more affordable corners of the city, the housing stock is genuinely old and full of detail, and the location east of the freeway keeps you close to downtown and the fairgrounds events. The honest part has to be said plainly, because a local would say it: South Park has long dealt with a higher-than-average crime rate and a history of gang activity, and that reputation is part of why prices stay accessible. The neighborhood is not one thing block to block. For buyers drawn to its history, its murals, and its value who are doing real homework on specific streets, it is one of the most distinctive and discussed neighborhoods in the city.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces2.3
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Hill Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Herbert Slater Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Montgomery High | High | 9-12 |
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South Park FAQs10 answers
Is South Park a good place to live?
South Park ranks 27th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.3/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).
Is South Park safe?
South Park, Santa Rosa scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 29th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
What do homes in South Park cost?
The median home price in South Park, Santa Rosa is $370k, compared with $845.08k for Santa Rosa as a whole.
Are home prices in South Park rising or falling?
The median home price in South Park, Santa Rosa is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $370k against $370k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve South Park?
Schools serving South Park, Santa Rosa include Brook Hill Elementary, Luther Burbank Elementary, Herbert Slater Middle and Montgomery High (2.8/5).
What is the weather like in South Park?
South Park, Santa Rosa receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 4th 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 32 inches a year.
Is South Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
South Park, Santa Rosa scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.6 out of 5, 28th of 31 in Santa Rosa.
What is South Park known for?
South Park, Santa Rosa is associated with Historic Murals, 1887 Origins and Affordable Entry.
How does South Park compare to other Santa Rosa neighborhoods?
South Park ranks 27th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. It ranks 29th of 31 in Santa Rosa for safety (3.0/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are Oakmont Village and Skyhawk.
What are the downsides of living in South Park?
South Park, Santa Rosa scores lowest on public spaces (2.3/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).
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