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The rise of Rohnert Park caused the residents of nearby Cotati to seek incorporation, too, mostly to make sure they weren't swallowed up by their northern neighbor. Cotati, with a population of 1,400, became the county's eighth city in 1963. The farming community, once home to the Coast Miwok Indians, has a hexagonal plaza, established by New England doctor Thomas Stokes Page. 1968 saw the birth of the counter culture's influence on Cotati as nationally and internationally recognized musicians flocked to Sonoma County. Today, Cotati still offers one of the county's most vibrant nightlife scenes. Friday and Saturday nights downtown are lively as music fills the streets and the cafes and restaurants are filled with both long-time locals and students from nearby Sonoma State University. The city is also home to the Cotati Jazz Festival each June, the newly established Cotati Philharmonic, the annual Kid's Day Parade and the internationally renowned Cotati Accordian Festival in late August The population of Cotati is 6,725 and the average income is $74,527. The average home price is $559,889.
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