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Town in California
Population 944
#1 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
Town in California,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 944,
Current Resident: Cotati is a friendly and quite neighborhood. It is a suburban area where it is only 50 mins away from SF. It has everything for daily living, but not so crowded like the bay area. Costco, Safeway, Trader’s Joe, Food Max, ect… are only 10 mins away. There is a little downtown in the city with variety of different restaurants. Overall, it is a nice city to live.... Read 19 reviews
Population 7,603
#2 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Cotati is a friendly and quite neighborhood. It is a suburban area where it is only 50 mins away from SF. It has everything for daily living, but not so crowded like the bay area. Costco, Safeway,....
Cotati is a friendly and quite neighborhood. It is a suburban area where it is only 50 mins away from SF. It has everything for daily living, but not so crowded like the bay area. Costco, Safeway,....
Read 19 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 7,603,
Niche User: Rohnert Park is great! It's a nice little city with lots of parks and a beautiful golf course. It has a college, theater, lake, casino, bowling alley and lots of future development.... Read 114 reviews
Population 44,420
#3 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
114 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Rohnert Park is great! It's a nice little city with lots of parks and a beautiful golf course. It has a college, theater, lake, casino, bowling alley and lots of future development..
Rohnert Park is great! It's a nice little city with lots of parks and a beautiful golf course. It has a college, theater, lake, casino, bowling alley and lots of future development..
Read 114 reviews.
Population: 44,420,
Santa Rosa, CA•
Private School•
9-12
Parent: My daughter joined Quest Forward Academy in Santa Rosa in September 2017 as they first opened. She spent her Junior and Senior year there, and proceeded to apply to four-year universities. She was admitted to her top choices and ended up going to a University, where she is about to graduate as a Junior. Quest Forward Academy prepared her for college life and beyond. They helped her develop the skills she would need to succeed in college and career. The academics and curriculum were engaging and interesting, and she was motivated to be successful in high school. Prior to coming to Quest, she was checked out and bored in a traditional school with lectures, tests and endless homework. The project-based Quest curriculum really helped her turn things around, and she became excited and enthusiastic about learning again.... Read 11 reviews
Students 100
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
SANTA ROSA, CA,
9-12,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter joined Quest Forward Academy in Santa Rosa in September 2017 as they first opened. She spent her Junior and Senior year there, and proceeded to apply to four-year universities. She was....
My daughter joined Quest Forward Academy in Santa Rosa in September 2017 as they first opened. She spent her Junior and Senior year there, and proceeded to apply to four-year universities. She was....
Read 11 reviews.
Students: 100,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Current Resident: Honesty, a beautiful environment with greenery and golden hillsides if you dislike the urban habitat. For you busy city folks, their are sweet shops with caring employees. Schools are amazing and teach so much! I would say the price is high now, but sooner or later… rivers line some streets with fun outings and restaurants and cafes. My overall experience was so enjoyable. [^u^]... Read 188 reviews
Population 60,050
#4 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
188 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Honesty, a beautiful environment with greenery and golden hillsides if you dislike the urban habitat. For you busy city folks, their are sweet shops with caring employees. Schools are amazing and....
Honesty, a beautiful environment with greenery and golden hillsides if you dislike the urban habitat. For you busy city folks, their are sweet shops with caring employees. Schools are amazing and....
Read 188 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 60,050,
Current Resident: I have been living in Healdsburg for 14 months, and I love it. Having grown up in Mill Valley, CA (45 minutes south), and lived in both San Francisco and Los Angeles for many years, I was ready to return to a small town. It's a nice mixture of suburban and rural living. Vineyards and farms dot the outskirts of town. You might hear a rooster or see a family of sheep on a hillside, then a family of deer in the woods. I'm a nature and wildlife lover, so the many hiking trails within walking or easy driving distance to my house are just what I needed. Redwoods, firs and many other trees cover the hills. It's beautiful year round with vineyards and wildflowers. People are friendly. Many great restaurants and coffee shops, as well as tasting rooms and cute shops. The town square is a hub for all, offering free concerts and events in the warmer months. I feel safe here, and appreciate the mellow lifestyle. The only downside is expensive housing.... Read 33 reviews
Population 11,439
#5 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have been living in Healdsburg for 14 months, and I love it. Having grown up in Mill Valley, CA (45 minutes south), and lived in both San Francisco and Los Angeles for many years, I was ready to....
I have been living in Healdsburg for 14 months, and I love it. Having grown up in Mill Valley, CA (45 minutes south), and lived in both San Francisco and Los Angeles for many years, I was ready to....
Read 33 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 11,439,
City in California
Former Resident: A nice little city with lots to do. People are nice and friendly here! Lots of families and a great place to start one. Plenty of parks and great restaurants. Low homeless rate and low crime. The cost of living here isn't too bad, either. Housing isn't too expensive, a four bedroom family home will probably cost you around $700,000. Rent is affordable. The wine here is world-famous!... Read 505 reviews
Population 179,213
#6 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
City in California,
505 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says A nice little city with lots to do. People are nice and friendly here! Lots of families and a great place to start one. Plenty of parks and great restaurants. Low homeless rate and low crime. The....
A nice little city with lots to do. People are nice and friendly here! Lots of families and a great place to start one. Plenty of parks and great restaurants. Low homeless rate and low crime. The....
Read 505 reviews.
Population: 179,213,
Current Resident: Although a small, sleepy town, Penngrove has been a close-knit community that holds a small town pride. Whether walking along the downtown strip with the old red market or taking in the fresh air of the unpaved roads in the country outskirts, Penngrove has been a loyal friend to all peoples and pets.... Read 1 review
Population 2,187
#7 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Although a small, sleepy town, Penngrove has been a close-knit community that holds a small town pride. Whether walking along the downtown strip with the old red market or taking in the fresh air of....
Although a small, sleepy town, Penngrove has been a close-knit community that holds a small town pride. Whether walking along the downtown strip with the old red market or taking in the fresh air of....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 2,187,
Current Resident: I have absolutely LOVED my time living in Sebastopol - it has everything I was looking for in a hometown: excellent restaurants, surrounded by fantastic wineries and breweries, close to the coast, fun local shopping, a strong community vibe with events, and plenty of nature. I have very little negative to say about it and would likely live here for the rest of my life if I could! Sadly, it IS quite expensive, and the constant threat of wildfire gets draining - those are the only drawbacks for me.... Read 40 reviews
Population 7,563
#8 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have absolutely LOVED my time living in Sebastopol - it has everything I was looking for in a hometown: excellent restaurants, surrounded by fantastic wineries and breweries, close to the coast,....
I have absolutely LOVED my time living in Sebastopol - it has everything I was looking for in a hometown: excellent restaurants, surrounded by fantastic wineries and breweries, close to the coast,....
Read 40 reviews.
Population: 7,563,
Nearby Resident: Guerneville is a thriving, quirky, north bay small town right in the middle of the Redwood Forrest and about 30 miles from the coast. Located directly on the Russian River. I've been living here for two years now in a near by community and I'm here to stay. There is a strong local following in this area so any visitor or resident is surrounded by family owned businesses. Not to mention the vineyards. They speak for themselves. Moving from Nevada it was quite a culture shock to see so many farm stands and local markets. I've grown to love it. Living on the river is quite special. In the summer, this area is roaring with fellow river goers and food lovers. Come winter, the visitors go back home, the water levels rise and the rain is sometimes a little unforgiving. A place unlike any other.... Read 10 reviews
Population 4,879
#9 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Guerneville is a thriving, quirky, north bay small town right in the middle of the Redwood Forrest and about 30 miles from the coast. Located directly on the Russian River. I've been living here for....
Guerneville is a thriving, quirky, north bay small town right in the middle of the Redwood Forrest and about 30 miles from the coast. Located directly on the Russian River. I've been living here for....
Read 10 reviews.
Population: 4,879,
Current Resident: So much to see, the ocean is nearby, Sugarloaf Mountain, hiking, trails, cycling, the works! For wine lovers, wine tasting is hopping!... Read 45 reviews
Population 10,819
#10 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
45 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says So much to see, the ocean is nearby, Sugarloaf Mountain, hiking, trails, cycling, the works! For wine lovers, wine tasting is hopping!.
So much to see, the ocean is nearby, Sugarloaf Mountain, hiking, trails, cycling, the works! For wine lovers, wine tasting is hopping!.
Read 45 reviews.
Population: 10,819,
Current Resident: I love Windsor because of its family-friendly vibe, along with its safe environment! Windsor provides its families with great school systems and creates an involved community with the number of activities that are put on by the town. One of my favorite annual Windsor summer traditions is the "Night on the Green" located at the center of our downtown. The Windsor community is all gathered together watching movies, visiting local boutiques and restaurants, along with taking a stroll down our Town Green. Windsor has been a wonderful place to live.... Read 85 reviews
Population 26,548
#11 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
85 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Windsor because of its family-friendly vibe, along with its safe environment! Windsor provides its families with great school systems and creates an involved community with the number of....
I love Windsor because of its family-friendly vibe, along with its safe environment! Windsor provides its families with great school systems and creates an involved community with the number of....
Read 85 reviews.
Population: 26,548,
Current Resident: Graton is a peaceful, enjoyable place to live. Living in the middle of wine country is amazing. Beautiful views everywhere you look.... Read 9 reviews
Population 1,802
#12 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Graton is a peaceful, enjoyable place to live. Living in the middle of wine country is amazing. Beautiful views everywhere you look..
Graton is a peaceful, enjoyable place to live. Living in the middle of wine country is amazing. Beautiful views everywhere you look..
Read 9 reviews.
Population: 1,802,
Niche User: A wonderful place to feel part of a community and raise children. People know each other and care. The weather is beautiful. There is an outdoor focus and open spaces. The plaza gives a gathering place and the 4th of July parade and Tuesday night Farmer's Market are the best!... Read 15 reviews
Population 3,346
#13 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says A wonderful place to feel part of a community and raise children. People know each other and care. The weather is beautiful. There is an outdoor focus and open spaces. The plaza gives a gathering....
A wonderful place to feel part of a community and raise children. People know each other and care. The weather is beautiful. There is an outdoor focus and open spaces. The plaza gives a gathering....
Read 15 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 3,346,
Current Resident: A town so small that it is more like a community of friends. A town where everyone knows everyone, whether by family bonds or by generations of friendship, we are all connected,.Cloverdale is the perfect place to raise a family, as well as a the perfect distance between the big cities and the beautiful state parks. The most tranquil place you will ever have the pleasure of living in.... Read 14 reviews
Population 9,023
#14 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says A town so small that it is more like a community of friends. A town where everyone knows everyone, whether by family bonds or by generations of friendship, we are all connected,.Cloverdale is the....
A town so small that it is more like a community of friends. A town where everyone knows everyone, whether by family bonds or by generations of friendship, we are all connected,.Cloverdale is the....
Read 14 reviews.
Population: 9,023,
Current Resident: Forestville is a small town. Because of this, the community tends to all know one another. People are overall friendly and many of the kids that grow up here know each other from pre-k through highschool. There are coffee shops, public schools, a bakery, CARS (local diner) and many walking trails. Every Christmas there is a tree lighting with almost the entire town. It is easy to walk everyone since it is such a small town. The closest "city" is about a 10 to 15 minute drive away.... Read 4 reviews
Population 3,768
#15 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Forestville is a small town. Because of this, the community tends to all know one another. People are overall friendly and many of the kids that grow up here know each other from pre-k through....
Forestville is a small town. Because of this, the community tends to all know one another. People are overall friendly and many of the kids that grow up here know each other from pre-k through....
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 3,768,
Niche User: It's a small town with mostly friendly people. The downside is that Sonoma is a place where many tourists come to visit. There are always tourist crossing the roads down at the plaza and some are very careless about when they do cross. They don't look or wait for cars to stop before crossing the road. Everyone knows everybody so it;s pretty hard to keep secrets but for the most part everyone is friendly. Not many bad things happen here so it is pretty safe, but when bad things do happen, the community comes together as a whole.... Read 2 reviews
Population 7,791
#16 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says It's a small town with mostly friendly people. The downside is that Sonoma is a place where many tourists come to visit. There are always tourist crossing the roads down at the plaza and some are....
It's a small town with mostly friendly people. The downside is that Sonoma is a place where many tourists come to visit. There are always tourist crossing the roads down at the plaza and some are....
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 7,791,
Current Resident: My experience in Roseland is that throughout the years that I have lived here are extremely drastic because there used to be a lot of violence going around in each neighborhood that you visit. Now the town is more calm although there are some activities going around its not bad as how it used to be years back. This is a small town but a very beautiful place to visit.... Read 8 reviews
Population 5,717
#17 Best Places for Young Professionals in Sonoma County.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says My experience in Roseland is that throughout the years that I have lived here are extremely drastic because there used to be a lot of violence going around in each neighborhood that you visit. Now....
My experience in Roseland is that throughout the years that I have lived here are extremely drastic because there used to be a lot of violence going around in each neighborhood that you visit. Now....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C minus,
Population: 5,717,
Population 1,076
1 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.
Population: 1,076,
Population 1,920
Population: 1,920,
Population 1,139
Population: 1,139,
Population 703
Population: 703,
Niche User: I think this area is going to stay the same calm.... Read 2 reviews
Population 188
Featured Review: Niche User says I think this area is going to stay the same calm..
I think this area is going to stay the same calm..
Population: 188,
Current Resident: Occidental is a very rural community, but has a strong focus on bringing the community together. The town is full of small, locally owned business', great food, and quaint boutique stores.... Read 1 review
Population 1,126
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Occidental is a very rural community, but has a strong focus on bringing the community together. The town is full of small, locally owned business', great food, and quaint boutique stores..
Occidental is a very rural community, but has a strong focus on bringing the community together. The town is full of small, locally owned business', great food, and quaint boutique stores..
Population: 1,126,
Current Resident: Quiet, laid-back river town. Monte Rio is a resort for working folks. Its a small town with a volunteer fire department. We have a grade school and a high school about ten miles away. It is in west Sonoma County, known as Wine County. Also known as the Redwood Empire, .... Read 1 review
Population 864
Featured Review: Current Resident says Quiet, laid-back river town. Monte Rio is a resort for working folks. Its a small town with a volunteer fire department. We have a grade school and a high school about ten miles away. It is in.....
Quiet, laid-back river town. Monte Rio is a resort for working folks. Its a small town with a volunteer fire department. We have a grade school and a high school about ten miles away. It is in.....
Population: 864,
Current Resident: I love living in Sea Ranch. Too beautiful to describe, can only be experienced. Hope to return to live here in the future.... Read 1 review
Population 1,078
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in Sea Ranch. Too beautiful to describe, can only be experienced. Hope to return to live here in the future..
I love living in Sea Ranch. Too beautiful to describe, can only be experienced. Hope to return to live here in the future..
Population: 1,078,
San Anselmo, CA•
K-12
Parent: As educators, my husband and I know what to look for in terms of "style versus substance" of schools that claim to be able to focus on academics, social emotional learning, diversity, inclusion, equity, mindfulness, kindness and respect. We are blown away at how exceptional SD is at providing all of these things for our daughter. My husband was literally in tears at the back to school night after hearing about the details and intentionality around the lesson plans and approach to literacy and math, as well as the social and emotional aspects of learning in and out of the classroom. The teachers are masters and know what they are doing, and they are provided with the resources and professional development to provide an excellent research-based curriculum to the students. I've worked at many independent schools for more than a decade and SD stands out as one of the best schools that I've encountered in my history as an educator. We are so grateful that our daughter has SD!... Read 109 reviews
Students 680
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
SAN ANSELMO, CA,
K-12,
109 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As educators, my husband and I know what to look for in terms of "style versus substance" of schools that claim to be able to focus on academics, social emotional learning, diversity, inclusion,....
As educators, my husband and I know what to look for in terms of "style versus substance" of schools that claim to be able to focus on academics, social emotional learning, diversity, inclusion,....
Read 109 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 680,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Redlands, CA•
PK, K-8
Parent: As parents of 3 children at SHA, we cannot recommend this school highly enough. The community is centered in Christ and the students, teachers, and administrators work together to move towards Him with daily communal prayer and bible readings, weekly masses, and recognition of exemplary behavior. The students, teachers and school families are so supportive of each other. Before we enrolled our first child, we spent time contacting high schools in our area to determine if the students were well-prepared for college-preparatory classes and each contact attested that SHA graduates were among the most well-prepared. We have been so pleased with the progress our children have made and how they have been individually challenged. We appreciate all of the extra-curricular activities that are offered, especially the sports. The preschool has earned well-deserved recognition for excellence and we have maximized our childrens' participation in preschool because it is so wonderful.... Read 3 reviews
Students 258
Student-teacher ratio 14:1
REDLANDS, CA,
PK, K-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As parents of 3 children at SHA, we cannot recommend this school highly enough. The community is centered in Christ and the students, teachers, and administrators work together to move towards Him....
As parents of 3 children at SHA, we cannot recommend this school highly enough. The community is centered in Christ and the students, teachers, and administrators work together to move towards Him....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 258,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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