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Healdsburg, California

Introduction to Healdsburg, California

Healdsburg, California, in Sonoma county, is 14 miles NW of Santa Rosa, California (center to center) and 62 miles NW of San Francisco, California. The city is part of the Santa Rosa metropolitan statistical area. About 10,722 people live in Healdsburg.

Healdsburg History

The city of Healdsburg is centered around a 19th century plaza. This plaza remains, to date, an important focal point for both tourists and locals. Healdsburg was founded under the Mexican rule, though its existence dates back thousands of years. The Pomo Indians were among the first settlers in this region and they built their villages along the dense oak and madrone forests lining the banks of the Russian River. New settlers arrived in the region in the mid-1800s, and the California gold rush of 1849 brought many people in its wake. The city of Healdsburg was officially incorporated in 1867, and the advent of the Northwestern Pacific Railway in 1871 brought tremendous growth and prosperity to the area.

Healdsburg and nearby Attractions

  • Healdsburg Museum
  • Healdsburg Branch Sonoma County Library
  • Sonoma County Wine Library
  • Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach
  • Foss Creek
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Things To Do In Healdsburg

The museums, county libraries and various memorial buildings give visitors a feel of the ancient history of the city of Healdsburg. The city boasts of charming, pristine beaches and numerous creeks. Quaint, peaceful churches dot the city’s streets and there are quite a few amusement parks like the Gibbs Park, the Giorgi Park, and the Tayman Park. The city has an amazing wine library, and the enthusiastic shoppers can browse through the city’s shopping plazas.

Healdsburg Transportation

Sonoma County Airort is the local major airport.

Healdsburg Higher Education

The city is served by Sonoma State University.

High Points

Healdsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Walking and Biking to Work
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Top 7%Healdsburg Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Healdsburg, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population74
Racial Diversity72
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size84
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime54
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