Graton, CA


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Graton, CA

About Graton, CA

Living in Graton, CA is a wonderful experience. It is a small, rural town located just outside of Santa Rosa, so it offers the convenience of city life combined with the peacefulness of country living. The main street has a variety of quaint shops and restaurants that provide something for everyone. The community also has several parks and trails that allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Best of all, Graton still retains its old-fashioned charm and friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place to call home. Small city / Suburban complex - Northern California, 40 miles north of San Francisco.

State: California
County: Sonoma County
Metro Area: Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area
City: Graton
Zip Codes: 95444
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 167 ft above sea level

Santa Rosa, an area of rugged hills and valleys north of San Francisco, is the commercial center of a broad set of suburban communities and small towns making up Sonoma County. Geographically this area is just north of Marin County, the upscale set of San Francisco suburbs, and extends into open and unsettled areas far north of the city. Santa Rosa itself lies along U.S. 101 near the communities of Rohnert Park, home of a California State University campus and some high tech industry, and Petaluma, a growing former agricultural center. Just east across a low mountain range is the wine-growing center of Sonoma, and west the area extends to the rugged Pacific coastline.

Downtown Santa Rosa is modern and very pleasant, and has a surprisingly strong arts base considering its size and proximity to the San Francisco powerhouse. The area has a complex and mixed economy, partially self-sufficient and partially dependent on San Francisco and other Bay Area cities. Proximity to San Francisco and popular areas south, a relatively bucolic setting compared to those areas, and an excellent climate has brought considerable growth pressure. This has been managed fairly well, and the area has avoided some of the sprawl explosions seen in other parts of the region.

Health statistics are affected by poor air quality and exorbitant health care costs. Many parts of the area are quite rural in character, but that drives living and housing costs up. Finding local work is possible but challenging, many do commute towards “the City.” For those who can establish themselves economically and avoid the commutes, this area is one of California’s best.

Valleys are attractive and mainly flat, and surrounded by low, forested hills near the coast. The climate is Mediterranean marine with consistently comfortable summer temperatures and cool summer evenings. Winters vary from pleasant and sunny to chilly and wet. Most rain falls during winter and can be heavy, although the mountains reduce the force of Pacific storms. Freezing weather occurs occasionally.

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Graton Cost of Living

Year-round climate, nearby coastline, and close to san francisco make Graton a great place to live.

$807,600
+58.1% higher than avg
$86,409
+20.1% higher than avg
9.4 / 7.0
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Graton Crime
43.7 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Graton, California
$154,800
for a family
$64,800
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Graton
   Year-round climate
Cost of living and housing
   Nearby coastline
Long crowded commutes
   Close to San Francisco
Air quality
Cost of Living