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Ithaca, NY vs Petaluma, CA

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- Petaluma is 0% more densely populated than Ithaca.
- People are 167.3% more likely to be married in Petaluma.
- The Median Age is 20.5 years older in Petaluma.
 Ithaca, NYPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock60,050329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
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 Population - 201030,046  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock54,548285,036,114
 Population - 199029,541  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,175.493.4
 Land Area5.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ithaca, NYPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2028.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Ithaca, NYPetaluma, CAUnited States
 White64.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian16.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock21.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ithaca, NYPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Married Population20.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.6%50.2%
 Never Married73.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.6%10.8%
 Widowed2.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households12,547  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,05980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,096  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  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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