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Petaluma, CA vs Flagstaff, AZ

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- Flagstaff is 0% more densely populated than Petaluma.
- People are 38.1% less likely to be married in Flagstaff.
- The Median Age is 17.0 years younger in Flagstaff.
 Petaluma, CAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock76,228329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock25.838.4
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 Population - 201058,048  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock52,894285,036,114
 Population - 199043,184  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock39.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now40.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,154.693.4
 Land Area14.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Petaluma, CAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Petaluma, CAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 White68.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian4.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock8.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Petaluma, CAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.0%50.2%
 Never Married30.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.402.60
 Households22,756  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,51980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,697  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.1%  Unlock10.8%
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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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews
Amber · 
Flagstaff is ideal for young families
Over 2 years ago

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 
Cost of living is outrageous
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Amanda · Flagstaff, AZ
Small city feel and beautiful outdoors
Over 6 years ago

Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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