Santa Rosa, CA
Is St. Rose / Cherry Street a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Santa Rosa, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe161
Medium212
Low402
Other1314
134 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape27
Child involved107
Assault22
Other6
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency is reported near McConnell Avenue in Santa Rosa, close to Orchard Street and Beaver Street. Engine 1 and BLS 586 were dispatched. | McConnell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a public assist was requested for a fall near Garden Lane. The location may involve the area around a residential address near Garden Lane. | Garden Ln, Sebastopol, CA 95472 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews coordinate a code 3 medical transport involving a firefighter to a hospital on Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa, with a drop-off and pickup arranged at the facility. | Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible road hazard on westbound Highway 12 just west of Fulton Road, where a tractor appears to be blocking the westbound lanes. | Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid incident reported near Blue Star Gas, Santa Rosa, possibly involving a snake bite and two subjects. | N Wright Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving syncope is reported near Aviation Boulevard. | Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic-violence related situation near Olive Street and Burnett Street involving an RV and multiple parties. There was a reported prior domestic dispute between the two units, and vehicles were being removed from the scene. | Olive St, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible parking complaint near Santa Rosa Avenue at Castro Court, where three vehicles were reported to be blocking a loading zone and a driveway. | Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to Colgan Meadows Apartments near Creek Park Lane in Santa Rosa. | Creek Park Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near Walton Avenue in Sebastopol. A patient with altered condition was reported near Sycamore. Units included Station 83/80 and Medic 540. | Wilton Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$533,489
Average Rent
$2,169
Vacancy Rate
0%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
St. Rose / Cherry Street is a suburban neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California, dominated by small to medium apartment complexes.
The area has a very low vacancy rate of 0.0%, indicating extremely tight housing supply and strong demand.
SuburbanRenter OccupiedLow Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Renter Occupied | 88.5% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in St. Rose / Cherry Street is mostly renter-occupied small to medium apartments, with a very low vacancy rate.
| Renter Occupied Rate | 88.5% |
|---|---|
| Small Unit Share | 87.0% studios or 1-2 bedrooms |
| Housing Age | Many built before 1939 and some between 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Most housing units are small apartments with high renter occupancy.
Zero vacancy rate indicates very tight housing market and strong demand.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a diverse occupational and cultural profile with a strong college presence.
Cultural Diversity — Notable Portuguese (5.7%) and Danish (3.1%) ancestries; Russian spoken by 0.9% of residents.
Income Profile — Middle income neighborhood with 10.4% childhood poverty rate, slightly above average.
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 45.3% |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Foresters, Fishers | 6.7% |
Demographics
| College Enrollment | 11.1% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 45.3% |
| Middle Income | Higher than 49.4% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| Mexican Ancestry | 31.1% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 28.8% |
| Top Languages | ["English (62.5%)","Spanish","Chinese","Russian (0.9%)"] |
| Other Ancestries | ["Irish (11.0%)","German (10.1%)","English (9.2%)","Italian (5.9%)","Portuguese (5.7%)","Danish (3.1%)"] |
Commute
Most residents have moderate commutes and rely on private vehicles.
St. Rose / Cherry Street residents mostly drive alone with moderate commute times, typical of suburban areas.
Moderate Commutes — 43.6% commute between 15 and 30 minutes, shorter than average.
Drive Alone Majority — 63.6% drive alone, with a notable carpool rate of 13.6%.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 63.6% |
| Carpool Rate | 13.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in St. Rose / Cherry Street?
The median home price is $533,489, less expensive than 80.7% of California neighborhoods.
What is the rental market like?
88.5% of housing is renter occupied with a 0.0% vacancy rate, indicating very tight supply.
What languages are spoken here?
English is most common (62.5%), with Spanish, Chinese, and Russian also spoken.