Rocklin, California, in Placer county, is 3 miles NE of Roseville (center to center) and 20 miles NE of Sacramento. 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.
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.
The City of Rocklin understands the importance of education and its benefit to the community. The city is an active partner and supporter of community schools. The city is served by William Jessup University and Sierra College.
Rocklin is one of the few communities in Northern California where residents can go from primary school through college without leaving home.
The city includes an Amtrak station that offers transportation on the Capitol Corridor and the California Zepher routes.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $416,301
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $411,718; Detached houses: $429,256; Townhouses or other attached units: $277,136; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $410,666; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $211,473; Mobile homes: $33,373; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $112,500
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 53,572. Rocklin covers 16.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 248 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 95677, 95765 - Area code commonly used in this area: 916
Weather
Rocklin, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 94.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 38.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 34 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Rocklin is 24.61 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 4.46 Inches.
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