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Petaluma, California

city · Sonoma County

At a glance

59,247
Population
$878,600
Median home value (all homes)
190% above U.S. median
$903,171
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,440/mo
Median rent
81% above U.S. median
$115,430
Median household income
47% above U.S. median
30.7 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
35.35%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 158 — 58% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing207% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities10% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost64% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Meridian University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates43.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Sonoma County Economic Development
The Economic Development Collaborative is dedicated to building accessible pathways to lasting economic vitality through meaningful partnerships and targeted initiatives. It provides services, conducts research, and shapes policies to support economic opportunity from ideation to realization.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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