Question 1

Is 95401 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95401 in Santa Rosa has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Santa Rosa city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 95401 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 95401?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95401 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 95401. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 95401 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Santa Rosa. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 95401?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 95401 is approximately $656K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 95401 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 95401 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 95401 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95401 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Santa Rosa. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 95401 scores similarly to the middle tier of Santa Rosa neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Santa Rosa — ZIP 95401

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Kid Street Charter	KG–06	—	—	—
Olivet Elementary Charter	KG–06	—	—	—
Northwest Prep Charter	KG–12	—	—	—
Village Charter	KG–08	—	—	—
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle	01–08	—	—	—
Luther Burbank Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Helen M. Lehman Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Albert F. Biella Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Santa Rosa High	09–12	—	—	—
Learning House	KG–12	—	—	—
J. X. Wilson Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—