Petaluma, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Petaluma, California Summary
Life in Petaluma research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Petaluma over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Petaluma:
The population in Petaluma is 59,321.
The median home value in Petaluma is $884,182.
The median income in Petaluma is $109,823.
The cost of living in Petaluma is 183 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Petaluma is $2,379.
The unemployment rate in Petaluma is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Petaluma is 6.2%.
The average high in Petaluma is 69.7° and the average low is 46.0°.
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Petaluma, CA Crime Report
Crime in Petaluma summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Petaluma. Key points include:
There were 845 total crimes in Petaluma in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Petaluma is 1,444.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Petaluma is 271.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Petaluma is 1,172.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Petaluma is -31.83% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Petaluma Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Petaluma / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 845 | 1,444.6 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 159 | 271.8 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 26 | 44.4 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 107 | 182.9 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 686 | 1,172.8 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 56 | 95.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 571 | 976.2 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 59 | 100.9 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Petaluma, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Petaluma summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Petaluma. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Petaluma is 183 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Petaluma is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Petaluma is $884,182.
The median income in Petaluma is $109,823.
Petaluma's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Petaluma Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Petaluma | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 122 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 316 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 132 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 138 | 128 | 100 | |
Petaluma, CA Weather
The average high in Petaluma is 69.7° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 54.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Petaluma |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 54.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Petaluma Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Petaluma
The current population in Petaluma is 59,321. The population has increased 4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59,321 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 59,682 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 60,050 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 60,865 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 60,767 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 60,635 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 60,210 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 59,757 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 59,340 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 58,912 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 58,357 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 57,852 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 57,265 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 56,689 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Petaluma
Petaluma is:
66.9% White with 39,666 White residents.
1.3% African American with 779 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 161 American Indian residents.
4.1% Asian with 2,441 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 44 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 184 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 3,518 Two Or More residents.
21.1% Hispanic with 12,528 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Petaluma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 21.1% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Petaluma
Petaluma is 50.4% female with 29,902 female residents.
Petaluma is 49.6% male with 29,418 male residents.
| Gender | Petaluma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Petaluma for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Petaluma completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Petaluma completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Petaluma completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Petaluma completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Petaluma completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Petaluma completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Petaluma completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Petaluma completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Petaluma completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Petaluma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Petaluma, California
2.8% of households in Petaluma earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Petaluma earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Petaluma earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Petaluma earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in Petaluma earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.9% of households in Petaluma earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Petaluma earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Petaluma earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Petaluma earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.7% of households in Petaluma earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Petaluma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.9% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.7% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
