Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
19%
Cotati
Cotati, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,113
Population
7,643
Renter Mix
44% Rent
The hub of Sonoma County at the edge of the Redwood Empire
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Located 45 miles north of San Francisco on the 101, Cotati is a charming community on the edge of California’s legendary wine country. The unusual hexagonal-shaped Downtown plaza is surrounded by locally-owned restaurants, bars, and specialty shops, with a few outlying shopping centers along East Cotati Avenue and Old Redwood Highway. Even more shopping and recreation options can be found just north of town in Rohnert Park, home of multiple golf courses, Graton Resort & Casino, and the local multiplex movie theater.
Most of the city’s landscape is covered with suburban neighborhoods interspersed with public parks, providing a tranquil residential environment for the locals. Sonoma State University sits just east of town, serving around 9,000 students and contributing heavily to the community’s culture.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,148
Average: $110,156
Education
2,315
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,418
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cotati has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cotati, CA is $921 for a studio, $1,113 for one bedroom, $1,895 for two bedrooms, and $1,382 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cotati has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,113/month
461 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
428 Students
Public
Grades K-8
428 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sonoma State Univ. Observatory
- Hunter Creek Trail
- Crane Creek Regional Park
- Colgan Creek Trail
- Fairfield Osborn Preserve
Airports
- Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.