2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Poway, CA vs Petaluma, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Petaluma is 6.0% longer than it is for residents of Poway.
- 0.7% more residents of Petaluma work from home compared to residents of Poway.
 Poway, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Commute Time253127
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 Commute Mode
 Poway, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.1%70.8%73.2%
 Carpool7.5%9.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%2.3%4.2%
 Bicycle0.6%0.6%0.5%
 Walk1.2%1.7%2.5%
 Work at Home13.2%13.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Poway, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.5%2.0%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.7.7%10.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.9%13.6%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.14.4%10.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.1%9.0%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.8%5.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.21.3%14.5%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.5.8%4.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.0%4.1%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.7.2%11.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%10.8%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.5%4.5%2.9%
Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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