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Moving to Cotati, CA
$746,800Median home value
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About Cotati
Cotati is a small city in Sonoma County, California, known for its unique hexagonal downtown plaza — one of only two in the US. About 7,500 residents live in a mix of historic homes, cottages, and newer subdivisions. It's a laid-back wine-country town with live music at the plaza, Sonoma State University minutes south, and Santa Rosa's jobs nearby.


Home prices in Cotati
The median home value in Cotati is $746,800.
Top places in Cotati
- La Plaza Park — the historic hexagonal downtown plaza with summer concerts.
- Downtown Cotati — shops, pubs, and restaurants around the plaza.
- Sonoma State University — campus in Rohnert Park, about 5 minutes south.
- Sonoma County wineries — tasting rooms throughout the surrounding countryside.
Commuting from Cotati
- SMART commuter rail stops in Cotati, with service to Santa Rosa and San Rafael (Larkspur ferry connection to San Francisco).
- Highway 101 runs through town.
- Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is about 20 minutes north.
Cotati FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cotati, CA?
The median home value in Cotati is $746,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Cotati, CA?
SMART commuter rail stops in Cotati, with service to Santa Rosa and San Rafael (Larkspur ferry connection to San Francisco).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.