Rocklin, CA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Rocklin, CA

Comparing Rocklin 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
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
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

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

Rocklin Almanac

Rocklin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rocklin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rocklin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rocklin, 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

Starbucks in Rocklin

Rocklin High Schools (2004)

ROCKLIN HIGH
5301 VICTORY LANE
916-632-1600
Serves 2,472 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

ROCKLIN INDEPENDENT (ALTERNATIVE)
5301 VICTORY LANE
916-632-3195
A Non-traditional School
Serves 99 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 99

VICTORY HIGH (CONT)
3250 VICTORY DR.
916-632-3195
A Non-traditional School
Serves 75 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Rocklin Colleges

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Sierra College

William Jessup University

(List of All California Colleges)

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