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Rocklin, California

Introduction to Rocklin, California

Rocklin, California, in Placer county, is 3 miles NE of Roseville, California (center to center) and 20 miles NE of Sacramento, California. It's situated in the Sierra Foothills and is regarded as a residential community. The city has a long history of productive granite quarries and some of them are utilized today to produce granite for kitchen counters and other items. A notable Hewlett-Packard facility is nearby.

Rocklin History

Archaeological evidence suggests that the region's earliest human inhabitants arrived about 7000 years ago. Later, the Nisenan, also known as the Southern Maidu lived in the area and the first non-native settlements were established in the early 1850's. The Spring Valley Ranch was a vast acreage and one of the first developed sites in Rocklin. The city was incorporated in 1893. In 1910 the granite quarries were prominent factors for the economy. Rocklin's granite was utilized in constructing the state capitol and numerous buildings in San Francisco.

Rocklin and nearby Attractions

  • Blue Oaks Town Center is a prominent shopping location and includes entertainment and a variety of restaurants.
  • Rocklin Historical Society Museum.
  • Maidu Interpretive Center.
  • Aerospace Museum of California.
  • Joss House Museum.
  • Scandia Family Fun Center.

Rocklin Activities

The nearby Folsom Lake is enjoyed for a variety of outdoor activities. The popular "Gold Country" is about 25 miles away. The Placer County Fairgrounds offers a variety of entertainment. Families enjoy the Sunspalsh Water Park. Some of the area's notable golf courses include Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Empire Golf, Antelope Greens Golf Course and the Whitney Oaks Golf Course. The American Canyon includes numerous scenic trails. The nearby Canyon Creek offers one of the best hiking trails in the region. The county features numerous lakes for boating, fishing and other outdoor activities.

Rocklin Higher Education

The city is served by William Jessup University and Sierra College.

Rocklin Transportation

The city includes an Amtrak station that offers transportation on the Capitol Corridor and the California Zepher routes.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Rocklin Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Rocklin People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rocklin Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Rocklin, CA

Comparing Rocklin 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population75
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime65

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