Roseville (formerly, Roseville Junction, Junction, and Griders) is a city in Placer County, located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento.

The strength and balance of Roseville’s diverse economy allows the city to thrive. Business ventures in Roseville range from technology, healthcare, agriculture and financial services. Top business employers within the city include Hewlett-Packard, NEC Technologies, Kaiser Permanente and the Union Pacific Railroad. However its economic gem of retail draws in the crowds, with the expansive West Field Galleria leading the way.

A large variety of culture and entertainment venues within and around the city provide a way for residents and visitors alike to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. A stop at the Magic Circle Theater is a must for any live theater enthusiast, or live music can be heard at Roseville’s famous Music in the Park while families enjoy the outdoors with a picnic. During the summer, Downtown Tuesday Nights allow residents to mix and mingle with different vendors and live bands all along the historic Old Town Vernon Street. Other avenues of family fun include Golfland Sunsplash, spending a day at Denio’s Farmers Market & Swap Meet (Roseville’s largest outdoor open market), or browsing through one of Roseville’s museums. Even outside of the city, you still have options for entertainment. So whether you prefer the fine wineries of Napa, the outdoor activities of Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake or the city life of San Francisco, Roseville is within driving distance of the best that California has to offer.

Roseville’s parks and recreation programs and educational systems make Roseville an amazing place to raise a family. Abundant recreational programs, numerous neighborhood parks, wonderful golf courses, state-of-the-art fitness centers and thousands of acres of open space provide a great way for every one of all ages to soak in the warm California sun. Several schools have received “California Distinguished School Awards” from the California Department of Education and Roseville is within driving distance of Sierra Community College, California State University, Sacramento and University of California, Davis.

Housing

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $342,400

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $467,496; Detached houses: $482,992; Townhouses or other attached units: $311,428; In 2-unit structures: $258,070; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $208,597; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $610,487; Mobile homes: $125,401; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $499,490

Demographics

Population in July 2009: 115,687. Roseville covers 30.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation 160 feet above sea level.

Weather

Roseville, 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 Roseville 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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