Living in Petaluma Center, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Petaluma Center · Census data 2020–2024
Petaluma Center has 763 residents with a median age of 25.1. The median household income is $75,682 (24% lower than the California median), the median rent is $3,333/month.
Petaluma Center is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Petaluma Center at a glance
- Population
- 763
- Median age
- 25.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $75,682State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $3,333/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 2.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Petaluma Center a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Petaluma Center
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Petaluma Center the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $3,333 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Petaluma Center median household income
The median household income in Petaluma Center is $75,682 and the income per person is $23,100. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Petaluma Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 167
- Owner-occupied
- 2.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 97.9%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 4.04
Petaluma Center demographics
- Population
- 763
- Median age
- 25.1
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 140
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Petaluma Center ›
Education in Petaluma Center
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Petaluma Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Petaluma Center
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 24.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Petaluma Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma Center | 763 | $75,682 | — | $3,333 |
| Bloomfield | 324 | $142,422 | $1,294,800 | — |
| Cotati | 7,489 | $110,750 | $746,800 | $2,056 |
| Penngrove | 2,119 | $107,147 | $1,196,000 | $2,130 |
| Rohnert Park | 44,575 | $99,273 | $666,300 | $2,279 |
| Petaluma | 59,247 | $115,430 | $878,600 | $2,440 |
| Dillon Beach | 293 | $209,536 | $1,660,000 | — |
| Sebastopol | 7,445 | $87,684 | $845,700 | $1,902 |
| Point Reyes Station | 517 | $112,813 | $1,603,200 | $1,898 |
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What is the median household income in Petaluma Center, CA?
The median household income in Petaluma Center is $75,682, 24% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Petaluma Center?
The median gross rent in Petaluma Center is $3,333 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Petaluma Center, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Petaluma Center?
The median age in Petaluma Center is 25.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Petaluma Center?
The average commute to work in Petaluma Center is 10 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Petaluma Center?
The unemployment rate in Petaluma Center is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Petaluma Center?
24.5% of adults in Petaluma Center have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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