Petaluma Center, CA

Full City Profile · California · Marin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
815 Population 697/sq mi density
$74,250 Median Income $21,853 per capita
$2,431 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,250 median income, 6.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Petaluma Center, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,250
1% below
$21,853 per capita
Median Rent
$2,431/mo
109% above
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Petaluma Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Petaluma Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Rent
209%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Petaluma Center a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Petaluma Center residents earn a median household income of $74,250 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,853. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,900 business establishments, including 708 restaurants.

Education

18.7% of adults in Petaluma Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Petaluma Center has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population815
Median Age22.3 yrs
Density697/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,250
Per Capita$21,853
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799

Housing

C
Home Value
Rent$2,431
Ownership1.3%
Zillow$720,967
Housing Units199
Rent Burden47.5%

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.4%
Premature Death4,149/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain25.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation91 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute13 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Petaluma Center was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
1.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.