What are the schools like in Cotati, CA?

Cotati is served primarily by Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1.

What is the median household income in Cotati?

The median household income in Cotati, CA is $107,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Cotati, CA?

Cotati has an average high temperature of 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches.

Cotati, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cotati, CA affordable or expensive?

Cotati's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cotati is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $644,900 and the median rent is $1,836 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cotati, CA?

Cotati has a violent crime rate of 203.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1043.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cotati, CA a Good Place to Live?

Cotati is a small town of 7,545 in California, with a median household income of $107,321 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Cotati stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cotati is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cotati city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 110.1

Cotati's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cotati costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cotati, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$644,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,836	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$107,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cotati's violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

203.3 /100k

Property Crime

1043.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cotati is served primarily by Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cotati, CA	National Avg
School District	Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cotati sees average highs of 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cotati, CA
Average High — January	57.6°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	33.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cotati, CA	National Avg
Population	7,545	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rohnert Park, CA 1 mi Sonoma State University, CA 2 mi Penngrove, CA 3 mi Bloomfield, CA 7 mi Petaluma Center, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Cotati

Cotati, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94931

Cotati vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cotati, CA affordable or expensive?

Cotati's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cotati roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $644,900 and median rent is $1,836/month.

What is the crime rate in Cotati, CA?

Cotati's violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1043.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cotati?

Public schools in Cotati are operated by Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1. 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cotati, CA a good place to live?

Cotati, CA has a population of 7,545, a median household income of $107,321, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cotati?

Cotati averages 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cotati?

Cotati, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94931.

What is the population of Cotati?

The population of Cotati, California is 7,545 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cotati?

Key numbers for living in Cotati: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $644,900, median household income $107,321, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cotati side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.