Cloverdale, CA

Cloverdale, California

Introduction to Cloverdale, California

Cloverdale, California, in Sonoma county, is 30 miles NW of Santa Rosa, California and 78 miles NW of San Francisco, California. The city has a population of 6,831.

Cloverdale History

The city of Cloverdale is located in Sonoma County. It received official incorporation in 1872. In same year, the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad entered the area. It is home to the headquarters of the Cloverdale Rancheria of the Promo Indians of California. Sonoma County was established in 1850, when several different Native American tribes occupied the area. Europeans began to settle in Sonoma County in the same year.

Cloverdale and nearby Attractions

• Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center
• Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve
• Kelley House Museum
• Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve
• Mendocino County Museum
• Shiloh Ranch Regional Park

Things To Do In Cloverdale

Local museums include the Mendocino County Museum, the Petaluma Museum, the Lake County Historical Courthouse Museum and the Grace Hudson Museum. Local parks include the Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, the Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve, the Austin Creek State Recreation Area and the Salt Point State Park. Foothill Regional Park, the Fort Ross State Historic Park and the Russian River Recreation and Park District are ideal for a day trip. The community hosts festivals like the Fiddle Contest every January and the Citrus Fair every February.

Cloverdale Transportation

San Francisco International is the nearest major airport.

Cloverdale Higher Education

Mendocino College, Sonoma State University and Contra Costa College are all nearby.

Comparative Profile of Cloverdale, CA

Comparing Cloverdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cloverdale Almanac

Cloverdale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cloverdale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cloverdale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cloverdale High Schools (2004)

CLOVERDALE HIGH
509 N. CLOVERDALE BLVD.
707-894-1900
Serves 417 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

JOHANNA ECHOLS-HANSEN HIGH (CONT.)
322 N. WASHINGTON ST.
707-894-1925
A Non-traditional School
Serves 26 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26

Cloverdale Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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