Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Petaluma, CA vs Fair Oaks, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Petaluma is 7.1% younger than the median age of a home in Fair Oaks.
 Petaluma, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$575,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock50.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.108.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.8$11.0
 Homes Owned61.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.6%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Petaluma, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,640$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,890  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,500$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,790  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,680$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,160  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Petaluma, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.0%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Petaluma, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock39.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99929.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Petaluma, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock29.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.0%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews
Chris · Petaluma, CA
Old hippies are in charge
Over 4 years ago

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

   |    Reply
O · Petaluma, CA
A great place to call home, if you can afford it
Over 4 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Ima · Petaluma, CA
California living at its finest!
Over 4 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Petaluma

See all reviews
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews
Mattgew · Cedar City, UT
Hometown
Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

   |    Reply
Beverly · Tampa, FL
Think before you move here
Over 13 years ago

Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

   |    Reply
Holly  · Fair Oaks, CA
Love this city :)
Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fair Oaks

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaPearland, TexasCompare
 Bristol, ConnecticutEast Haven, ConnecticutCompare
 Brainerd, MinnesotaLewiston, MaineCompare
 Rock Hill, South CarolinaDurham, North CarolinaCompare
 Cambridge, MassachusettsWeston, FloridaCompare
 St. Louis, MissouriBasile, LouisianaCompare
 New Orleans, LouisianaNew Bedford, MassachusettsCompare
 Clifton Park, New YorkDubois, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Albuquerque, New MexicoRobbins, IllinoisCompare
 Medford, OregonEugene, OregonCompare

Learn More About Petaluma, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Fair Oaks, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.