Located in Sonoma County, Sebastopol is home to approximately 7,666 California residents. Just 52 miles from San Francisco and a 20-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean, residents enjoy living in a close-knit community that is close to bigger city amenities and recreational opportunities. The average commute time for this area is 25 minutes. The median household income for this area is $58,036.



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Sebastopol Schools

Students in this area are served by Sebastopol Union Schools. Park Side Elementary School features an International Baccalaureate Program to students. Students are taught to be open-minded and appreciate the diversity of different cultures. The program builds skills that will benefit students in school and beyond. Students keep a portfolio from K – grade 5 that helps them track their progress through the years.

Brookhaven Middle School enrolls students in grades 5 – 8. Teachers are supportive of students and provide them with a positive atmosphere in which to learn. The school features a wonderland garden, a band, and chrome books for students. Sports programs include basketball, flag football, and volleyball.

Located on the Park Side Elementary School campus you’ll find Castle. This preschool offers a Kindergarten Readiness Program for those ages 3 – 5.

The percentage of residents with a high school diploma or higher is 94.6 percent. The percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher is 44.7 percent.

Parks & Recreation in Sebastopol

The Sebastopol Parks and Recreation Department manages several open spaces, recreational facilities, and parks.

Laguna Wetlands Preserve provides educational tours for visitors. The preserve features trails, bird houses, and bat houses. You’ll also find an array of beautiful flowers, plants, and trees. Well appreciated by bird watchers, this area is small but a local favorite.

Skategarden Park is a 15,000-foot skater’s paradise! Also, on grounds are 23 garden plots that are community supported. Visitors can get creative on the art wall.

Railroad Forest Bike Path is ¼ mile in length and it connects to County’s Joe Rodota and West County Trail. This path is frequently used by bikers who commute to Santa Rosa. There are two bridges that help with crossing wetlands.

Sebastopol Weather

Adding to the many positive things related to living in Sebastopol, residents enjoy an air quality index that is 29 percent better than the nation’s average. The maximum high temperature is 108 degrees in July, but the average high is around 65 degrees. The minimum low is 20 degrees in January, but the average low is 45 degrees in December. You’ll want some rain gear for the average rainfall of 7.2 inches in December, 5.1 inches in January, and 6 inches in February.

Sebastopol Real Estate

Approximately 49.8 percent of residents own their homes. The median value of these homes is $543,100. There are 3,445 households in the area with 89 percent of residents living in their home for more than one year. If you’re looking for natural beauty and wide open spaces, Sebastopol may be the perfect place to call home.

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