Petaluma, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Petaluma, California Summary
Life in Petaluma research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Petaluma over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Petaluma:
The population in Petaluma is 60,050.
The median home value in Petaluma is $697,700.
The median income in Petaluma is $100,379.
The cost of living in Petaluma is 161 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Petaluma is $2,144.
The unemployment rate in Petaluma is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Petaluma is 5.9%.
Table Of Contents
Petaluma SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
3
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
4
Petaluma, CA Crime Report
1,011
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,662.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.13%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Petaluma / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,011 | 1,662.7 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 255 | 419.4 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 33 | 54.3 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 195 | 320.7 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 756 | 1,243.3 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 90 | 148.0 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 597 | 981.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 69 | 113.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Petaluma, CA Cost Of Living
161
Petaluma's Overall Cost Of Living
Petaluma's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Petaluma | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 127 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 239 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 150 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 138 | 126 | 100 | |
Petaluma, CA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Robert Campbell | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Petaluma in California
Map Of Petaluma, CA
Best Places Around Petaluma
1
Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
Population 6,546
2
Fairfax, CA
Population 7,605
3
Cotati, CA
Population 7,603
4
San Anselmo, CA
Population 12,795
5
Napa, CA
Population 79,700
6
Larkfield-Wikiup, CA
Population 7,595
7
Novato, CA
Population 53,214
8
San Rafael, CA
Population 61,158
9
Sebastopol, CA
Population 7,563
Population over time in Petaluma
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,865 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 60,635 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 60,210 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 59,757 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 59,340 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 58,912 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 58,357 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 57,852 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 57,265 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 56,689 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Petaluma
| Race | Petaluma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.1% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Petaluma
| Gender | Petaluma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Petaluma for adults over 25
| Education | Petaluma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Petaluma, California
| Income | Petaluma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.1% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.4% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
