Petaluma, CA

California · Marin County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro

Petaluma is a mid-size city in California with a population of 59,321. Residents earn $109,823 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

59,321 Population 4,114/sq mi density

$109,823 Median Income $59,036 per capita

$834,900 Home Value $891,559 Zillow

$2,379 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr

304 Violent Crime/100K 1,264 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$109,823 median income, 2.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$834,900 home value, $2,379/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

304 violent crimes/100K (20% below avg)

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $109,823

46% higher than US avg

Home Value $834,900

196% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 304/100K

20% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 42.9%

27% higher than US avg

Median Rent $2,379

105% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 24.9%

22% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.9%

19% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.5%

80% lower than US avg

How Petaluma Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population59,321

Median Age45.0 yrs

Density4,114/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 72%

Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+

Median Income$109,823

Per Capita$59,036

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty2.5%

County GDP$36,854M

Commute30 min

Housing

Home Value$834,900

Rent$2,379

Ownership63.9%

Zillow$891,559

Housing Units24,141

Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

Violent304/100K

Property1,264/100K

Murder4.8/100K

Assault219/100K

Burglary175/100K

Health

Obesity24.9%

Uninsured7.2%

Smoking10.0%

Depression24.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain25.6 in/yr

Sunny Days326/yr

Elevation16 ft (5 m)

Education

Bachelor's+42.9%

High School+92.1%

Graduate+15.6%

School Score6.57

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%

Commute30 min

Broadband93.7%

EV Stations38

Libraries21

Is Petaluma a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petaluma receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Petaluma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petaluma is $109,823, which is significantly higher than the national average / 46% above $75,149. This places Petaluma among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petaluma is $834,900, making it a premium housing market at 196% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,379 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Petaluma is below the national average at 304 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,264 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 42.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Petaluma enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Petaluma has a population of 59,321 with a density of 4,114 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (71.6%), with 2.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 80.2% of residents, while 19.8% speak Spanish. 5.7% of the population are veterans. 10.5% of residents have a disability. 96.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

59,321

Total Population

4,114

People / sq mi

45.0yrs

Median Age

16% above US avg

14.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Petaluma vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 80.2%

2% above US avg

Spanish 19.8%

48% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Petaluma vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petaluma is $109,823, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,036 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,799, 26% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 12,900 business establishments, including 708 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 18.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Petaluma vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$109,823
	46% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$59,036
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,799
IRS Avg AGI	$247,441
Gini Index	0.516 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.9%
	19% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.5%
	80% below US avg
Establishments (County)	12,900
County GDP	$36,854M

Business (County)

Restaurants	708
Healthcare	1,246
Retail	938
Manufacturing	193

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$17,587
	402% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.3 min
Drive Alone	69.6%
Public Transit	1.5%
Work from Home	18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Petaluma is $834,900, 196% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $891,559. Homes sell for 102.6% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $2,379 (105% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 63.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 24,141 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1979. The average annual property tax is $17,587 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$834,900
	196% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$891,559
Median List Price	$799,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$799,000
$/Sq Ft	$514
Homes Sold	24
Sale-to-List Ratio	102.6%
Price Drops	33.3%
Inventory	45

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,379
	105% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,795
Rent Burden	33.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,513
1 Bedroom	$1,647
2 Bedrooms	$2,053
3 Bedrooms	$2,752
4 Bedrooms	$3,165

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	63.9%
Owner-Occupied	63.9%
Renter-Occupied	36.1%
Housing Units	24,141
Median Year Built	1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$17,587
	402% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.11%

In Petaluma, 24.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 25.4% have high blood pressure. 10.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.3% report binge drinking. 18.0% are physically inactive, below the national average. 24.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.9% experience frequent mental distress. 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:671. The dentist ratio is 1:803. 97.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Petaluma vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	24.9%
	22% below US avg
Diabetes	7.8%
High Blood Pressure	25.4%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	4.3%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	10.0%
	29% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.3%
Physical Inactivity	18.0%
Depression	24.3%
Mental Distress	16.9%
Physical Distress	11.3%
Short Sleep	33.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.1%
Uninsured	7.2%
	16% below US avg
Primary Care	1:671
Dentists	1:803
Mental Health	1:104
Checkup Rate	70.0%
Dental Visits	68.7%
Premature Death	4,149/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.5/10
Exercise Access	97.5%
Healthcare Facilities	1,246

Petaluma has a violent crime rate of 304 per 100,000 residents, 20% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 219.5 per 100,000, robbery at 44.9, rape at 35.2. The murder rate is 4.8 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,264 per 100,000, 36% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,003, burglary at 175, vehicle theft at 87 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Petaluma receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Petaluma vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	304.4/100K
	20% below US avg
Murder	4.8/100K
	24% below US avg
Rape	35.2/100K
Robbery	44.9/100K
Assault	219.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,263.9/100K
	36% below US avg
Burglary	174.6/100K
Theft	1,002.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	86.5/100K
Arson	14.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
Traffic Accidents	5,011
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Petaluma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	58.0°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density	4,114/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2423°N, 122.6288°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Marin County County
Nearest Airport	Metro Oakland International (OAK) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.93"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0326 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	9.1 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	5.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.7 / 100
Community Resilience	99.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Very High
Tsunami	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	28 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	122 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	24 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	50 km
Apr 18, 2007	15 km N of Potter Valley, California	M4.8	142 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	66 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	126 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	133 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	68 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	38 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	64 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	67 km
Sep 19, 2023	15 km SW of Westley, CA	M4.5	147 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	66 km
Sep 25, 2012	3 km N of Talmage, California	M4.5	113 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	14 km
Jun 8, 2024	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	66 km
Sep 19, 1992	7 km NW of Cobb, California	M4.5	70 km
Apr 24, 2007	7 km WSW of Cobb, California	M4.5	63 km
Jun 3, 2023	2km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	63 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 1, 1958	EF2	31 km	0
Mar 18, 2011	EF1	24 km	0
Jan 23, 2010	EF1	84 km	0
Mar 20, 2005	EF1	68 km	0
Jan 27, 2005	EF1	60 km	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF1	24 km	0
Dec 23, 1996	EF1	26 km	0
Feb 22, 1996	EF1	35 km	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	25 km	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	30 km	0
Dec 2, 1992	EF1	38 km	0
Feb 27, 1983	EF1	24 km	0
Nov 10, 1964	EF1	35 km	0
Feb 17, 1959	EF1	62 km	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	73 km	0
Sep 28, 2019	EF0	85 km	0
Apr 27, 2016	EF0	54 km	0
Feb 28, 2014	EF0	91 km	0
Apr 7, 2011	EF0	44 km	0
Mar 20, 2005	EF0	88 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	76 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	149 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	87 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	61 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	132 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (82 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	82 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HENNESSEY (314,241 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	HENNESSEY	314,241	52 km
2015	ROCKY	96,125	76 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	64 km
2019	KINCADE	77,780	50 km
2015	VALLEY	77,507	61 km
2020	GLASS	68,020	35 km
2017	NUNS	56,883	16 km
2020	WALLBRIDGE	55,194	53 km
2017	ATLAS	51,664	37 km
2018	RIVER	48,920	97 km
2004	RUMSEY	39,335	65 km
1999	SIXTEEN	37,162	68 km
2017	TUBBS	36,981	37 km
1988	MILLER	35,750	51 km
2017	POCKET	18,691	63 km
2012	SIXTEEN COMPLEX	18,191	90 km
2006	ZAM ASSIST	14,404	85 km
2008	WALKER	12,441	93 km
2004	GEYSERS	12,075	55 km
1995	VISION	11,931	30 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	6.0 in
March	53°F (12°C)	4.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	0.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
July	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	67°F (20°C)	0.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
November	54°F (12°C)	4.8 in
December	48°F (9°C)	5.2 in	Coldest

Petaluma has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in December to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Petaluma is located in Marin County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% above the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. 15.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 80.6% of the vote, a 63.9-point margin. 93.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 38 EV charging stations. There are 21 public libraries serving the community. 1,246 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 69.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 16.7%

D 80.6%

Winner: Democrat by 63.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
Traffic Accidents	5,011
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	42.9%
	27% above US avg
High School+	92.1%
Graduate Degree+	15.6%
School Test Score	6.57

A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	4,114/sq mi
Total Area	14.5 sq mi
County	Marin County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.7%
Avg Download Speed	131.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	34.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	38
Alt Fuel Stations	46
Public Libraries	21
Healthcare Facilities	1,246
Restaurants	708
Retail Stores	938

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.3 min
Drive Alone	69.6%
Public Transit	1.5%
Work from Home	18.0%

Average costs for common services in Petaluma. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166–$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221–$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111–$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886–$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83–$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166–$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28–$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55–$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166–$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443–$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111–$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66–$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55–$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166–$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428–$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443–$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089–$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554–$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535–$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214–$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886–$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221–$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107–$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17–$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33–$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83–$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17–$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28–$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55–$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32–$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77–$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77–$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32–$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43–$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66–$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89–$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33–$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55–$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83–$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328–$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86–$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33–$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17–$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664–$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554–$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221–$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28–$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443–$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535–$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33–$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55–$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33–$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166–$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111–$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$2,374
Toddler	$1,705
Preschool	$1,876
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,698
Toddler	$1,589
Preschool	$1,763

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Marin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	17,484	3,064	$83,330	1.10
Retail Trade	13,209	865	$56,176	1.19
Accommodation & Food Services	11,417	652	$38,227	1.13
Professional & Technical Services	8,316	2,013	$148,183	1.08
Construction	7,453	1,073	$93,101	1.28
Administrative & Waste Services	6,272	563	$73,926	0.96
Other Services	6,235	1,437	$60,333	1.87
Manufacturing	4,081	226	$181,770	0.45
Educational Services	3,807	251	$68,742	1.66
Arts & Entertainment	3,087	314	$44,999	1.66
Finance & Insurance	2,962	597	$219,607	0.66
Information & Technology	2,775	292	$224,482	1.33
Management of Companies	2,483	53	$196,413	1.33
Wholesale Trade	2,115	340	$114,655	0.48
Real Estate	1,991	688	$96,542	1.16
Transportation & Warehousing	1,134	99	$64,002	0.24
Utilities	333	12	$187,570	0.79
Unclassified	28	34	$73,776	0.18

Colleges & Universities in Petaluma

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Meridian University	Private For-Profit · Graduate	261	—	—	—

Hospitals in Petaluma

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
PETALUMA VALLEY HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(707) 778-1111

Schools in Petaluma

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Casa Grande High	High	1,710	76	22.5:1
Petaluma High	High	1,220	57	21.4:1
Kenilworth Junior High	Middle	779	38	20.5:1
Heartwood Charter (Charter)	Other	528	21	25.1:1
Loma Vista Immersion Academy (Charter)	Elementary	489	20	24.5:1
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley (Charter)	Elementary	452	17	26.6:1
Petaluma Junior High	Middle	451	22	20.5:1
Sonoma Mountain Elementary (Charter)	Elementary	437	16	27.3:1
Corona Creek Elementary	Elementary	397	18	22.1:1
McKinley Elementary	Elementary	388	15	25.9:1
Grant Elementary	Elementary	381	16	23.8:1
Meadow Elementary	Elementary	377	16	23.6:1
La Tercera Elementary	Elementary	325	13	25.0:1
McNear Elementary	Elementary	311	14	22.2:1
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter (Charter)	Elementary	293	15	19.5:1
Old Adobe Elementary Charter (Charter)	Elementary	288	12	24.0:1
Live Oak Charter (Charter)	Elementary	252	13	19.4:1
McDowell Elementary	Elementary	245	12	20.4:1
Wilson Elementary	Elementary	218	9	24.2:1
Valley Vista Elementary	Elementary	194	8	24.3:1
Cinnabar Charter (Charter)	Elementary	186	9	20.7:1
Liberty Elementary (Charter)	Elementary	161	7	23.0:1
Dunham Charter (Charter)	Elementary	138	5	27.6:1
River Montessori Elementary Charter (Charter)	Elementary	137	6	22.8:1
Two Rock Elementary	Elementary	132	6	22.0:1
Petaluma Accelerated Charter (Charter)	Middle	123	4	30.8:1
Liberty Primary	Elementary	56	2	28.0:1
Cinnabar Elementary	Elementary	21	1	21.0:1
Laguna Elementary	Elementary	9	1	9.0:1
Dunham Elementary	Elementary	9	0	—
Lincoln Union	Elementary	7	1	7.0:1
Liberty Independent Study (Charter)	Other	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Petaluma

48 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Soma FM Groove Salad 320K AAC HLS	groove, hls	MP4 65535 kbps
SomaFM Deep Space One (128k MP3)	ambient, electronic	MP3 128 kbps
4u Classic Rock	—	MP3 128 kbps
KQED 128 AAC	cultural news, documentary	AAC 128 kbps
Soma FM Groove Salad 320K AAC HLS Surround	groove	AAC 326 kbps
KPFA	berkeley, community supported radio station	MP3 185 kbps
KVTO AM1400 FM93.7 旧金山湾区中文电台	information	MP3 64 kbps
88.5 KQED	public radio	MP3 32 kbps
Classical KDFC	classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
SomaFM Drone Zone (256k MP3)	ambient, atmospheric	MP3 256 kbps
KALX 90.7FM Berkeley	aac, berkeley	AAC+ 320 kbps
SomaFM Sonic Universe (256k MP3)	jazz	MP3 256 kbps
SomaFM The Dark Zone (256k MP3)	ambient, deep ambient	MP3 256 kbps
Bloomberg 960	business news	AAC
BFF.FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
KEST 1450 AM	full service	MP3 24 kbps
SomaFM Left Coast 70s (128k AAC)	easy listening, mellow album rock	AAC 128 kbps
SomaFM Space Station Soma (320k MP3)	ambient, electronic	MP3 320 kbps
SomaFM The In-Sound (256k MP3)	euro, pop	MP3 256 kbps
SomaFM SF in SF	author readings, discussions	MP3 128 kbps
RetroStrange Radio2	20th century, big band	MP3 96 kbps
Real Talk 910	news, talk	AAC
Rhythm 86	—	MP3 128 kbps
RetroStrange Radio1	old time radio, science fiction	MP3 96 kbps
SomaFM Doomed (256k MP3)	ambient, dark	MP3 256 kbps
SomaFM The Dark Zone	—	AAC 128 kbps
Quran for the Soul	—	MP3 320 kbps
SomaFM SF Police Scanner	police scanner	MP3 128 kbps
KVYB 106.3 The Vibe	—	MP3 80 kbps
River Theater Radio - KGGV-LP - Guerneville, California	americana, blues	MP3 192 kbps
Poor Peoples Revolutionary Radio	—	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Sausalito	—	MP3
KDAN - Jive Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
The Miller Lights Radio	christmas	MP3 192 kbps
KSFP 102.5 FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
Jake Radio Live	r&b, rap	MP3 128 kbps
SomaFM Chillits (128k AAC)	ambient, camping	AAC 128 kbps
SF70s	1970s, 70s soft rock	MP3 192 kbps
Classical California KDFC AAC	classical, opera	AAC+ 96 kbps
KIQI 1010 AM	—	MP3 128 kbps
Highway 1	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Dream Chimney Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Qur’an for the heart	—	MP3
KQEB 96.9 FM	ethnic	MP3 96 kbps
Psyched Radio. San Francisco.	—	MP3 128 kbps
Classical KDFC (UM)	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Rythm86	—	MP3 128 kbps
99.7 NOW (KMVQ-FM)	—	AAC+ 47 kbps

Campgrounds Near Petaluma

11 campgrounds found near Petaluma.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground	4.7/5	51	$30–$90
Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)	4.6/5	12	$10
KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	6	$40–$75
Rob Hill Group Campground	4.6/5	4	$105
Hawk Campground	4.4/5	3	$25
BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	3	$25
Haypress Campground	4.3/5	6	$25–$75
LIBERTY GLEN (LAKE SONOMA)	4.3/5	99	$25–$100
OAK SHORES DAY USE AREA (CA)	4.3/5	6	$25
WARM SPRINGS REC AREA	4.2/5	6	$50–$75
BOAT-IN SITES (LAKE SONOMA)	3.4/5	108	$30–$80

National Parks Near Petaluma

33 national parks and monuments found near Petaluma.

Park	Type	Fee
Alcatraz Island		Free
Angel Island State Park	State Park	Free
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch	State Park	Free
China Camp State Park	State Park	Free
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Fort Point National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Golden Gate National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
Gray Whale Cove State Beach	State Park	Free
Half Moon Bay State Beach	State Park	Free
Hendy Woods State Park	State Park	Free
John Muir National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Montara State Beach	State Park	Free
Mount Diablo State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Tamalpais State Park	State Park	Free
Muir Woods National Monument	National Monument	$15
Pescadero State Beach	State Park	Free
Point Reyes National Seashore	National Seashore	Free
Pomponio State Beach	State Park	Free
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Portola Redwoods State Park	State Park	Free
Presidio of San Francisco		Free
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park	State Park	Free
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Salt Point State Park	State Park	Free
Samuel P. Taylor State Park	State Park	Free
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
San Gregorio State Beach	State Park	Free
Sonoma Coast State Park	State Park	Free
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park	State Park	Free
Thornton State Beach	State Park	Free
Tomales Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Trione-Annadel State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Petaluma

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	59,343	$80,243
2015	60,255	$80,276
2017	60,657	$84,949
2019	60,881	$91,528
2021	59,403	$100,379
2023	58,996	$109,823

Museums in Petaluma

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	2301 HARDIES LN	7075794452	$3,992,515
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NORTH BAY	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7077813131	$1,026,044
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	PO BOX 12323	7075464069	$1,026,044
SONOMA MUSEUM OF VISUAL ART	ART MUSEUM	50 MARK WEST SPRINGS RD	7079397862	$701,533
SONOMA VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM	551 BROADWA	7079397862	$701,533
JACK LONDON STATE HISTORIC PARK	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2400 LONDON RANCH ROAD	7079385216	$594,737
MARIN MUSEUM CONTEMPORARY ART	GENERAL MUSEUM		4155060137	$323,762
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CHURCH HISTORY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2547107845	$248,541
RANCHO OBI-WAN	GENERAL MUSEUM			$139,186
LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	204 SANTA ROSA AVE	7075245445	$131,916
SONOMA STATE HISTORIC PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7079381519	$129,773
SONOMA STATE HISTORIC PARK ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7079389560	$129,773
NAPA AUTO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	6449 CAVEDALE RD		$101,507
SAN FRANCISCO ARTSPACE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7078295479	$97,801
SONOMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	270 1ST STREET WEST	7079381762	$86,860
PETALUMA HISTORICAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7077784398	$64,828
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$55,901
PETALUMA WILDLIFE AND NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		7077784787	$53,989
HALLBERG BUTTERFLY GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7078233420	$29,352
HISTORIC RAILROAD SQUARE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 4114	7075788478	$28,190
NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4158974320	$24,305
NOVATO HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		4158974320	$24,305
SONOMA VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	126 1ST STREET W	7079384105	$20,465
SONOMA LEAGUE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	291 1ST STREET EAST	7079380169	$20,287
OYATE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7079966700	$15,835
PENNGROVE POWER & IMPLEMENT MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7077954849	$8,581
BENICIA CAPITOL STATE HISTORIC PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7079425705
BLUE WING ADOBE TR	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CALIF NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7075757874
CALIFORNIA WINE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7077699109
COLLEGE OF MARIN FINE ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		4154859494
CORNERSTONE GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7079333010
COTATI HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	201 WEST SIERRA AVENUE	7077940305
DEPOT PARK MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7079381762
GLEN ELLEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	14301 ARNOLD DR	7079353663
HERITAGE HOMES OF PETALUMA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7077623456
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF GLEN ALPINE SPRINGS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SANTA ROSA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LUTHER BURBANK GOLD RIDGE EXPERIMENT FARM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7078296711
NICASIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PENNINGTON RESEARCH ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PETALUMA TROLLEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
QUARRYHILL BOTANICAL GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7079963166
RED OAK VICTORY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB	GENERAL MUSEUM		5102780546
REDWOOD EMPIRE LIVE STEAMERS	GENERAL MUSEUM	1500 FULTON RD
ROBERT F. AGRELLA ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7075274298
ROHNERT PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7075845477
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7075274298
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7075274299
SONOMA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
WESTERN SONOMA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7078296711

Libraries in Petaluma

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY	211 E STREET	0.0	2,186,251
MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY	3501 CIVIC CENTER DR, RM 414	0.0	1,022,358

Farmers Markets in Petaluma

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Corte Madera Farmers Market	Town Center Central Courtyard
Cotati Community Farmers Market	Old Redwood Hwy and W Sierra	06/06/2019 to 08/29/2019	Thu: 4:30 PM-7:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market	7th Street behind the CVS between Grant Ave & Novato Blvd	05/07/2019 to 09/24/2019	Tue: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Kenwood Community Farmers Market	9000 Sonoma Hwy	06/04/2017 to 09/24/2017	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Larkspur Farmers Market	Larkspur Landing Circle
Marinwood Community Farmers Market	Marinwood Avenue and Miller Creek	01/01/2014 to 01/01/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;
Oakmont Farmers Market	Oakmont Dr. & White Oak St.
Petaluma Farmers Market	Petaluma Blvd S and D St	05/11/2019 to 11/16/2019	Sat: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Petaluma Wednesday Evening Farmers' Market	2nd Street between D St and B St	06/05/2019 to 08/28/2019	Wed: 4:30 AM-8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Point Reyes Farmers Market	11250 Hwy 1	06/24/2017 to 11/04/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Redwood Empire Farmers' Markets	Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial1351 Maple Avenue				Visit
Rohnert Park Farmers' Market	500 City Center Dr	06/07/2019 to 08/30/2019	Fri: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
San Geronimo Valley Farmers Market	Valley Presbyterian Church
Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market	50 Mark West Springs Road Wells Fargo Center for the Arts	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Wed: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;Sat: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Santa Rosa Community Farmers Market at the Veterans Building	1351 Maple Ave	01/02/2019 to 12/28/2019	Wed: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Santa Rosa Downtown Market (Wednesday Night Market)	Courthouse Square & 4th St	05/02/2018 to 08/22/2018	Wed: 5:00 AM-8:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Santa Rosa Oakmont CFM	Bank Parking Lot
Sebastopol CFM	New Town Plaza
Sonoma Friday CFM	Depot Museum parking lot
Sunday Civic Center Farmers Market	3501 Civic Center Dr.	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
The Petaluma East Side Farmers' Market	320 N McDowell Blvd	01/08/2019 to 12/29/2020	Tue: 10:00 AM-1:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
The Springs Community Farmers' Market	Parking lot at Boyes Blvd & Hwy 12	06/02/2019 to 12/15/2019	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market	Marin Center, Avenue of the Flags	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Thu: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Thursday Marin Farmers Market	Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael , California 94903	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Thu: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers' Market	No. 1 The Plaza	05/05/2015 to 10/27/2015	Tue: 5:30 PM-8:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
West End Farmers Market	#9 Fourth Street	04/01/2017 to 11/30/2017	Sun: 9:30 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes
WIC Satellite	1450 Guerneville Road

Breweries in Petaluma

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
101 North Brewing Company	Brewery	1304 Scott St	7077788384	Visit
Baeltane Brewing	Brewery, Brewery Southeast Novato	401 Bel Marin Keys Blvd	4158832040, (415) 883-2040	Visit
Benziger Family Winery	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers, Winery Tours	1883 London Ranch Rd	7079353000, 8884902739	Visit
Beverage People	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	1845 Piner Rd D
Cooperage Brewing Company	Brewery	981 Airway Ct	7072939787
Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery	Restaurant, Brewery	50 E Washington St	7077659694	Visit
Donum Estate Inc	Vineyards, alcoholic beverages, manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Alcoholic Beverag	Po Box 154	7079392290	Visit
Dutton Estate Winery	Beverages, Tourist Information & Attractions, Wholesalers, Brewers, Beverages-Distributors & Bottler	8757 Green Valley Rd	7078299463	Visit
Fogbelt Brewing Company	Brewery	1305 Cleveland Ave	7079783400	Visit
Galleron Signature Wines	CA, Food & Dining, Beverages, and Brandy Spirits, Rutherford, Brewers, Wines, Wineries, Brandy	Po Box 2	7072656552
Hall Wines	Vineyards, Brewers, Wineries	401 Saint Helena Hwy S	7079672626	Visit
Henhouse Brewing Company	Brewery	322 Bellevue Ave	7079784577	Visit
Hess Collection Winery	Vineyards, Beer, and liquor wholesalers, manufacturing, alcoholic beverages	4411 Redwood Rd	7072551144	Visit
Hopmonk Tavern, Hopmonk Tavern - Sonoma	Restaurant, Brewery	691 Broadway	7079359100	Visit
Inman Family Wines Llc	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Wineries	3900 Piner Rd	7072939576	Visit
Kokomo Winery	Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Brewers, Wineries	305 Davis St	7074330200
Marcucci Farms	Vinegar Manufacturers, Vineyards, Brewers, Farm Management	2320 Laguna Rd	7075444789
Matanzas Creek Winery	Wineries, Brewers	6097 Bennett Valley Rd	7075286464	Visit
Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant	American Restaurant, Bars, American Restaurants, Restaurant, Brew Pubs, Brewery and American Restaur	15 Rowland Way	4158984677, 4158970100	Visit
Mumm Napa	manufacturing, Business Management Consultants, wholesale, Sign Makers & Printers, Business Services	8445 Silverado Trl	7079677770, 7079677700	Visit
Opus One Winery	Brewers, Winery, Wholesale Importers, Wineries	7900 Saint Helena Hwy	7079449442	Visit
Pellegrini Family Vineyard	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	4055 W Olivet Rd	7075758463
Petaluma Hills Brewing Company	Brewery	1333 N Mcdowell Blvd	7077664458	Visit
Philopotes Society Headquarters	CA">Brewery	1130 Elm Dr	4158926850
Point Reyes Vineyard Inn	Vineyards, Brewers, Wineries	12700 Hwy 1	4156631011
Russian River Brewing Co	Brewery, Beer Garden, Pizza Place	725 4TH E Saint (btwn D & St)	7075452337	Visit
Russian River Brewing Company	Bars, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Beer & Ale, Brewery, Liquor Stores, Beer Garden, Pizza Place, Pizza, B	725 4th St	7075452337	Visit
Saddleback Cellars	Vineyards, Brewers, Ca>winery, Ca\\">winery, Wineries, Liquor Stores, Food & Entertainment, Tourist	7802 Money Rd	7079441305	Visit
Schug Carneros Estate	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	602 Bonneau Rd	8009669365
Seven Up Bottling Co	Storage, Syrups Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Bottlers, Breweries, Wholesale Beverage Dispe	2210 S Mcdowell Boulevard Ext	7075457797
Sonoma Mountain Brewery LLC	Glen Ellen, CA, Machinery & Equipment, Food Products Machinery, Glen Ellen Brewers' and Maltsters' M	14335 Highway 12	7079353069
Sonoma Portworks	Beverage Manufacturers, Vinegar Manufacturers, Brewers, Wineries	613 2nd St	7077695203	Visit
Steiners Tavern	Cocktail Lounges, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Pub Restaurants	465 W First Saint 100	7075093992	Visit
Third Street Aleworks	Ca">brewery	610 Third St	7075233060	Visit
Wing Canyon Vineyard	Brewers, Wineries	3100 Mount Veeder Rd	7072658798	Visit
Woodfour	Brewery, New American Restaurant	6780 Depot St

Nursing Homes in Petaluma

5 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
OAKS, THE 450 HAYES LANE	For profit - Corporation	59	58	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	7077788686
PETALUMA POST-ACUTE REHABILITATION 1115 B STREET	For profit - Corporation	90	82	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	7077653030
EMPRES POST ACUTE REHABILITATION 300 DOUGLAS STREET	For profit - Corporation	98	89	3/5	—	3/5	5/5	7077636887
WINDSOR CARE CENTER OF PETALUMA 523 HAYES LANE	For profit - Corporation	79	70	3/5	—	3/5	5/5	7077632457
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - PETALUMA 101 MONROE STREET	For profit - Individual	99	89	1/5	—	3/5	4/5	7077634109

Pharmacies in Petaluma

8 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 9163	291 NORTH MCDOWELL BOULEVARD	707-778-6112
CVS - 9480	365 EAST WASHINGTON STREET	707-778-6081
KAISER PERMANENTE PETALUMA MEDICAL OFFICES	3900 LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY	707-765-3450
LUCKY SUPERMARKETS - 740	939 LAKEVILLE STREET	707-762-1036
RALEY'S	157 NORTH MCDOWELL BOULEVARD	707-765-9100
SAFEWAY	373 SOUTH MCDOWELL BOULEVARD	707-762-1479
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY - 0376	300 WASHINGTON STREET	707-778-6363
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TRAINING CENTER PETALUMA	599 TOMALES ROAD	707-765-7200

EV Charging Stations in Petaluma

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
East Washington Place Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger	401 KENNILWORTH DRIVE	Tesla		20	TESLA	public
TRACEN Petaluma	599 Tomales Rd	Non-Networked	14	14	J1772 J1772COMBO	private
Simon Petaluma Village Premium Outlets	2200 Petaluma Blvd North	Electrify America		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets	2200 Petaluma Blvd N	eVgo Network	1	2	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public
North Bay Nissan	1250 Auto Center Dr	Non-Networked	4	1	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public
Two Rock Station	7616 Valley Ford Rd	Non-Networked	1	1	J1772 J1772COMBO	public
1318 REDWOOD CHARGER #1	1318 Redwood Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
1318 REDWOOD CHARGER #2	1318 Redwood Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CITYOF PETALUMA CITY HALL WEST1	11 English Street	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CITYOF PETALUMA CITY HALL WEST2	11 English St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CITYOF PETALUMA COMMUNITYCTR 1	320 N McDowell Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CITYOF PETALUMA COMMUNITYCTR 2	320 N McDowell Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CITYOF PETALUMA KELLER GARAGE 3	120 Keller St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV CHARGE SONOMA 1	680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV CHARGE SONOMA 2	680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
HMPTON PETALUMA STATION 1	409 Wilson St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Lagunitas Brewing - Tesla Destination	1280 N McDowell Blvd	Tesla Destination	6		J1772 TESLA	public
North Bay Nissan	1250 Auto Center Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
PF CA BSP MBC	765 Baywood Dr	POWERFLEX	10		J1772	public
PF CA PT 1420BSP	1420 N McDowell Blvd	POWERFLEX	10			public
PF CA PT 1800BSP	1800 S McDowell Blvd	POWERFLEX	10			public
PF CA PT 5341BSP	5341 Old Redwood Hwy N	POWERFLEX	10			public
PF CA PT BSP1400	1400 N McDowell Blvd	POWERFLEX	10		J1772	public
PF CA PT BSP2000	2000 S McDowell Blvd	POWERFLEX	10		J1772	public
Quality Inn Petaluma Station	5100 Montero Way	EV Connect	8		J1772	public
RTI LLC STATION 1	1205 Redwood Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Sheraton Sonoma County-Petaluma - Tesla Destination	745 Baywood Dr	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public
SIMON PETALUMA VIL 1	2200 Petaluma Blvd N	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
SIMON PETALUMA VIL 2	2200 Petaluma Blvd N	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
TARGET T2601 STATION 1	401 Kenilworth Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Petaluma

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
3000 SONOMA MOUNTAIN ROAD (13033)	LTOWER	59
3000 SONOMA MOUNTAIN ROAD (13033)	LTOWER	59
1500 Country Club Boulevard (110167)	LTOWER	30
1500 Country Club Boulevard (110167)	LTOWER	30
NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 3	TOWER	29
3801 OLD NAPA ROAD (13037)	MTOWER	21
3801 OLD NAPA ROAD (13037)	MTOWER	21
1 Mountain King Road (115711)	MTOWER	17
1 Mountain King Road (115711)	MTOWER	17
7550 Red Hill Road (47478)	MTOWER	10
7550 Red Hill Road (47478)	MTOWER	10
1074 Stage Gulch Road (51386)	MTOWER	6
1074 Stage Gulch Road (51386)	MTOWER	6

Fire Stations in Petaluma

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department	5100 Lakeville HWY	Volunteer	707-762-2075
Petaluma Fire Department	198 D ST	Career	707-778-4390
San Antonio Volunteer Fire Company	1550 Petaluma BLVD S	Volunteer	707-769-0353
Wilmar Volunteer Fire Department	3825 Bodega AVE	Volunteer	707-765-1995

Power Plants Near Petaluma

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
STAGE GULCH SOLAR	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-122.5	OP
CASA GRANDE HIGH	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-122.6	OP
LAVIO SOLAR	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-122.7	OP
SONOMA CENTRAL LANDFILL PHASE I	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-122.8	OP
SONOMA CENTRAL LANDFILL PHASE II	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-122.8	OP
SONOMA CENTRAL LANDFILL PHASE III	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-122.8	OP
REFUSE DISPOSAL CENTRAL SITE	NOT AVAILABLE	NOT AVAILABLE	-122.8	NOT AVAILABLE

Bridges in Petaluma

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2022	168	103,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2019	510	96,600	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1954	22	94,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2016	907	76,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2022	366	51,500	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2022	352	51,500	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1955	79	43,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1955	67	43,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2015	566	43,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2007	565	43,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1954	33	34,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1970	105	21,900	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1975	250	20,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	120	20,000	G
Movable (Bascule)	Steel	1933	205	16,330	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1972	62	12,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	29	11,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1997	157	7,575	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1955	351	6,500	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1984	50	6,145	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1998	107	5,520	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1977	138	4,800	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1955	120	3,400	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1974	247	2,500	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1970	30	2,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2014	184	2,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1970	39	1,600	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1976	54	1,475	P
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	102	1,450	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1997	79	500	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	62	475	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1929	25	328	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1970	37	300	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1961	24	200	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Concrete	1917	101	200	F
Slab	Concrete	1960	32	150	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1929	120	100	G

Amtrak Stations in Petaluma

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Petaluma, CA	19 Copeland Street	BUS
Rohnert Park, CA	6335 Commerce Blvd	BUS
Santa Rosa, CA	2012 Range Avenue	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Petaluma

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BADGER CREEK LIMITED	4520 BADGER ROAD	SONOMA
EXXON	FORMAX LEASE PROJECT

Airports Near Petaluma

30 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport	OAK	Large Airport
San Francisco International Airport	SFO	Large Airport
Buchanan Field	CCR	Medium Airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport	STS	Medium Airport
San Carlos Airport	SQL	Medium Airport
Travis Air Force Base	SUU	Medium Airport
Ala Doble Airport	—	Small Airport
Allan Ranch Flight Park Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Angwin Airport-Parrett Field	—	Small Airport
Belcher Airport	—	Small Airport
Belos Cavalos Airport	—	Small Airport
Blake Sky Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Boneyard Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Capell Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Cloverdale Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
G3 Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Half Moon Bay Airport	HAF	Small Airport
Hayward Executive Airport	HWD	Small Airport
Healdsburg Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hidden Valley Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Lampson Field	CKE	Small Airport
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field	NOT	Small Airport
Mysterious Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Napa County Airport	APC	Small Airport
Nut Tree Airport	—	Small Airport
Petaluma Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Pope Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
San Rafael Airport	—	Small Airport
Sonoma Skypark Airport	—	Small Airport
Sonoma Valley Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Petaluma

9 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


Arthur Disterheft Public Safety Center	101 4th Street
City of Rohnert Park Police Department	500 City Center Drive
Marin County Sheriff	1600 Los Gamos Drive
Novato Police Department
Petaluma Police Department	969 Petaluma Boulevard North
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office	2796 Ventura Avenue
Sonoma Police Department
TRACEN Police Department
University Police

Grocery Stores in Petaluma

42 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7 Eleven 27912f 27912F	Convenience Store	2000 Lakeville Hwy
7-Eleven 17464C	Convenience Store	860 Perry Ln
7-Eleven 18019D 18019D	Convenience Store	124 Petaluma Blvd S
Anna's Seafood	Other	901 Lakeville St
Chevron 1775	Convenience Store	1002 Lakeville St
CVS Pharmacy 9163	Other	291 N McDowell Blvd
CVS Pharmacy 9480	Other	365 E Washington St
Dollar Tree 5022	Other	40 E Washington St
El Pacifico Market 3	Grocery Store	451 Lakeville St
El Pollo Loco	Restaurant Meals Program	211 N McDowell Blvd
FAIRWEST GROCERY	Convenience Store	741 Western Ave
Fast and Easy Mart	Other	860 Petaluma Blvd North
H&S Energy Products LLC 2046	Convenience Store	1440 E Washington St
Jupiter Foods	Grocery Store	100 Petaluma Blvd N
La Chulada	Grocery Store	1420 S McDowell Blvd
Lola's Market 5	Super Store	241 N Mcdowell Blvd
Lucky 740	Supermarket	939 Lakeville St
Lucky 741	Supermarket	1000 Petaluma Blvd N
McDonald's	Restaurant Meals Program	981 Lakeville St
McDonald's	Restaurant Meals Program	103 N McDowell Blvd
Ortega's Market 2	Grocery Store	946 Caulfield Ln
Papa Murphy's Pizza 1	Specialty Store	965 Lakeville St
Petaluma Bounty	Farmers and Markets	55 Shasta Ave
Petaluma East Side Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	320 N McDowell Blvd
Petaluma Grocery Outlet 109	Super Store	80 E Washington St
Petaluma Market	Super Store	210 Western Ave
PETALUMA SHELL 113	Convenience Store	801 E Washington St
Petaluma Walnut Park Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	201 4th St
Quik Stop Market #551057	Convenience Store	1510 E Washington St
Raley's 329	Supermarket	157 N McDowell Blvd
Rojas Market	Convenience Store	351 E Washington St
Safeway 2456	Supermarket	701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy
Safeway 3011	Supermarket	389 S McDowell Blvd
Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma Bookstore 1599	Convenience Store	680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy
Smart & Final 782	Super Store	465 N McDowell Blvd
South City Market	Convenience Store	301 Mountain View Ave
Speedway 6178	Convenience Store	2601 Lakeville Hwy
Sprouts Farmers Market 274	Supermarket	401 Kenilworth Dr
Taco Bell #30939	Restaurant Meals Program	406 E Washington St
Target 2601	Super Store	401 Kenilworth Dr
Trader Joe's 107	Supermarket	169 N McDowell Blvd
Whole Foods Market 10138	Super Store	621 E Washington St

Treatment Centers in Petaluma

13 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Align Recovery Centers	Substance Abuse	707-343-4357
Living at Reflections LLC - Residential Program	Substance Abuse	707-775-1885
Mountain Vista Farm	Substance Abuse	707-996-6716
Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Servs	Both	707-800-5286
Newport Academy	Both	877-820-6371
Newport Academy	Both	877-820-6371
Reflections Detox Facility	Substance Abuse	628-587-2242
Santa Rosa Treatment Program Inc	Substance Abuse	707-576-0818 x1019
Serenity Knolls Treatment Center - Chemical Dependency Recovery Program	Substance Abuse	415-488-0400
Social Advocates for Youth	Mental Health	707-544-3299
Sonoma Recovery Services LLC - Olympia House	Substance Abuse	707-795-7609
TLC Child and Family Services	Mental Health	707-823-7300
Womens Recovery Services - A Unique Place	Substance Abuse	707-527-0412 x102

DOL Wage Violations in Petaluma

18 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $453,018 in back wages owed to 250 employees.

Violations

$453,018

Back Wages Owed

250

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Lockeed Martin Global Training and Logistics	SIGNIFICANT	—	94952	—	1	$209,685	$9,117	23
Leidos, Inc	—	Leidos Holdings	94952	—	1	$52,137	$2,744	19
BJM Installation Services Inc	—	—	94952	—	1	$32,028	$628	51
Family Life Center	—	—	94952	—	1	$24,128	$710	34
Adobe House of Petaluma	—	—	94954	—	1	$22,500	$1,406	16
Marr B. Olsen	—	—	94952	—	1	$21,588	$1,799	12
Lockheed Martin	—	Lockheed Martin	94952	—	1	$20,566	$20,566	1
Smithwick Executive Protection Patrol	—	—	94952	—	1	$16,115	$5,372	3
Souza Construction Inc.	—	—	94952	—	1	$15,025	$2,504	6
Burgundy Farms	—	—	94954	—	1	$12,620	$3,155	4
Pepper's Restaurant	—	—	94954	—	1	$10,455	$653	16
Beck Communications	—	—	94952	—	1	$6,896	$3,448	2
Kindred At Home	—	—	94954	—	1	$3,161	$3,161	1
United States Post Office	—	—	94999	—	1	$2,773	$2,773	1
Harkcon	—	—	94952	—	1	$1,637	$1,637	1
Old Adobe Developmental Services	—	—	94954	—	1	$898	$16	57
Red Boy Pizza #7	—	—	94954	—	1	$719	$360	2
Club One Fitness, Inc.	—	—	94954	—	1	$85	$85	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petaluma

45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
360 CHURCH OF PETALUMA	1160 SCHUMAN LN
AWAKENING FOUNDATION	1826 HARTMAN LN
BEIT AYIN	747 I ST
CALVARY CHAPEL OF PETALUMA	1650 CORPORATE CIRCLE
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF PETALUMA	205 KELLER ST STE 101
CHINESE CHRISTIAN MISSION	1269 N MCDOWELL BLVD
ELIM LUTHERAN CHURCH	504 BAKER ST
HYMNSTREAM	321 KELLER ST
IGLESIA DE CRISTO EL RENUEVO	108 SARATOGA CT
IGLESIA MISION EVANGELICA	1130 BAYWOOD DR APT 63
IGLESIA PENTECOSTALES DE AVIVAMIENTO	1108 BAYWOOD DR APT 147
INFINITE HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC	350 N WATER ST APT R321
ISLAMIC CENTER OF PETALUMA	222 BASSETT ST
KINGDOM COMMENTARY	515 JADE ST
KINGS CHAPEL	179 KING RD
L H YOKOSHI NO TOMO OF AMERICA	720 E WASHINGTON ST
LIVING FAITH CHURCH OF PETALUMA	830 B PETALUMA BLVD
LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH	901 ELY BLVD S
MAHAKARUNA KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTER	35 5TH ST STE B
MINISTERIOS BETHEL PETALUMA INTERNACIONAL	1330 ROSS ST STE A
NORTH BAY KOREAN AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	2 SAN ANTONIO RD
OPEN WORD FELLOWSHIP	3820 BODEGA AVE
PETALUMA COMMUNITY CHURCH	1492 MCGREGOR AVE
PETALUMA HOLY GHOST SOCIETY	PO BOX 750572
PETALUMA KOREAN CHURCH	705 N WEBSTER ST
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	410 D ST
PETALUMA WESLEY CHURCH	711 MIDDLE 2 ROCK RD
PHILEO CHRISTIAN FELLOWSJIP	755 BAYWOOD DR STE 257
RIVERWAY CHURCH OF PETALUMA	PO BOX 751405
ROBLAR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD	4001 ROBLAR RD
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH	455 MCNEAR AVE
SAMYE	11 HOWARD ST
SAVE THE PEOPLE WESLEYAN MINISTRY	725 E D ST
SCIENCE OF THE SOUL	2415 E WASHINGTON ST
SION ADV CHURCH	450 LINDBERG CIR
SPIRITWORKS	210 VALLEJO ST STE B
ST JOHNS ANGLICAN CHURCH IN SONOMA COUNTY	532 S MCDOWELL BLVD
ST PETER AND PAUL RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH	PO BOX 2778
TRINITY CHURCH ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN	1445 TECHNOLOGY LN STE A1
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NORTH BAY	1445 TECHNOLOGY LN STE A1
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INC	429 MAGNOLIA AVE
VALOR RANCH MINISTRIES INC	515 JADE ST
VERIDITAS INC	101 H ST STE D
WEST COUNTY COMMUNITY CHURCH	1604 MERLOT CT
WHOLISTIC LIFE CHURCH INC	127 4TH ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petaluma

What is the population of Petaluma?

Petaluma has a population of 59,321 residents and is located in California. The population density is 4,114 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Petaluma expensive to live in?

Petaluma is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $109,823, 46% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $834,900 (196% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,379 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Petaluma safe?

Petaluma is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 304 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,264 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Petaluma receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Petaluma?

Petaluma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Petaluma?

The job market in Petaluma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,799. There are 12,900 business establishments in the area, including 708 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 18.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Petaluma?

The median home value in Petaluma is $834,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $891,559. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,379. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 63.9%. The average annual property tax is $17,587.

How are the schools in Petaluma?

Schools in Petaluma score 6.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 42.9% of adults in Petaluma hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. 15.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Petaluma?

The obesity rate in Petaluma is 24.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.0% of adults are smokers. 18.0% are physically inactive. 24.3% of residents report depression. 7.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 97.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:671.

What is transportation like in Petaluma?

The average commute in Petaluma is 30 minutes. 69.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.5% use public transit, and 18.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Petaluma?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Petaluma is 71.6% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino. 80.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 19.8% speak Spanish. 5.7% of the population are military veterans. 10.5% of residents have a disability. 96.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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