As of 2012, Petaluma's population is 57,941 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.83 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Petaluma is $364,200. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.46 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Petaluma's cost of living is 45.80% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Petaluma public schools spend $6,452 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.6 students per teacher in Petaluma. --------------------The unemployment rate in Petaluma is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Petaluma jobs have Decreased by 0.49 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 34 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Petaluma's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |