Petaluma

The older part of Petaluma, with about 57,000 residents - to the west of Highway 101 - has retained many of its old Victorian homes, the former mansions of the chicken barons. Petaluma's commercial core is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the central shopping district, which consists of mainly two-story stone buildings, has recently undergone a revitalization that includes an emphasis on downtown living. Dozens of antique shops operate in the old-town district.
 
Petaluma is graced with a riverfront - once the third-busiest in California - that has been restored, as well as a river walk. The galleries along the river showcase work from some of the best artists in the North Bay. Restaurants along the river provide a perfect place to gaze at sailboats as they pass through the distinctive D Street drawbridge. The annual Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival, held in April, is a throwback to Petaluma's agricultural past.
 
 

Overview for Petaluma, CA

60,050 people live in Petaluma, where the median age is 42.8 and the average individual income is $50,664. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

60,050

Total Population

42.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,664

Average individual Income

Around Petaluma, CA

There's plenty to do around Petaluma, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
61
Bikeable
Bike Score
42
Some Transit
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including LALA's Jam Bar And Urban Farmstand, Andante Dairy, and Goat Rock Cider.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.34 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 0.87 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.01 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.53 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.99 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.89 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Petaluma, CA

Petaluma has 22,756 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Petaluma do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 60,050 people call Petaluma home. The population density is 4,165.88 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

60,050

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.8

Median Age

49.91 / 50.09%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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75+ Years

Education Level

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  • High School Degree
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22,756

Total Households

2.61

Average Household Size

$50,664

Average individual Income

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Schools in Petaluma, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Petaluma. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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