At a Glance
Median Income
$112,841
$56,665 per capita
Home Value
$702,500
Zillow: $720,967
Median Rent
$1,899/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
523/100K
1,243/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Cotati Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cotati's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cotati a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cotati residents earn a median household income of $112,841 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,665. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cotati is $702,500 , 149% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $720,967. Median rent is $1,899/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Cotati reports 523 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,243/100K. The murder rate is 13.1/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Cotati hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cotati has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,533
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density4,028/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,841
Per Capita$56,665
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B
Home Value$702,500
Rent$1,899
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$720,967
Housing Units3,135
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent523/100K
Property1,243/100K
Murder13.1/100K
Assault366/100K
Burglary196/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation108 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Cotati was built in 1984.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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