At a Glance
Median Income
$74,250
$21,853 per capita
Median Rent
$2,431/mo
47.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
445/100K
943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
326 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petaluma Center a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 1.1% (69% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Petaluma Center reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 943/100K.
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. 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
Population815
Median Age22.3 yrs
Density697/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,250
Per Capita$21,853
Unemployment1.1%
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%
Crime
F
Violent445/100K
Property943/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.4%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.6 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
2.6% 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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