At a Glance
Median Income
$109,823
$59,036 per capita
Home Value
$834,900
Zillow: $891,559
Median Rent
$2,379/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
1,264/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Petaluma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Petaluma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petaluma a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Petaluma residents earn a median household income of $109,823 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,036. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,900 business establishments, including 708 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petaluma is $834,900 , 196% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $891,559. Median rent is $2,379/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Petaluma reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,264/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Petaluma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petaluma has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population59,321
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density4,114/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,823
Per Capita$59,036
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
Housing
C
Home Value$834,900
Rent$2,379
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$891,559
Housing Units24,141
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property1,264/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault219/100K
Burglary175/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.0%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Petaluma was founded in 1858.
The median home in Petaluma was built in 1979.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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