Here's what it costs to live in Petaluma, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,440 per month, while the typical home is valued around $878,600. Households earn a median of $115,430 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$115,430
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,440
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$878,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,949
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,155
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,827
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,887
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
59,247
Latest estimate
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,274
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,187,633
Census ACS
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
66°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.7%
What is the cost of living index for Petaluma?
The cost of living index for Petaluma is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Petaluma?
The median gross rent in Petaluma is $2,440 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Petaluma?
The median household income in Petaluma is $115,430 per year.
What is the median home value in Petaluma?
The median home value in Petaluma is $878,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Petaluma?
Air quality data for Petaluma is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Petaluma?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
