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Petaluma Center, CA
Full City Profile · California · Marin County County
2.6
/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
326 sunny days/yr
445
Violent Crime/100K
943 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$2,431/mo
109% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
1.3%
98% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
199
Median year built: 1970
Ownership vs. Renting
1.3%
Owner-Occupied
98.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,431/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
47.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
53% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
1.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $720,967 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,431 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 1.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 98.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 1.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 199 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 47.5% |