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What are the crime rate and median income in Petaluma, CA?
According to the FBI, Petaluma had 2.3 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 47% lower than the California rate (4.3). The median household income is $115,430 and the median home value is $878,600. About 59,247 people live in Petaluma.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Petaluma?
Petaluma's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.3 per 1,000 residents, based on 135 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at 47% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Property crime came to 704 offenses (11.9 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Compared with 2022, when 301 were reported, the count is down 55%.
| Offense (2025) | Petaluma count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 135 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 34 | 0.57 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 24 | 0.40 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 77 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 704 | 11.9 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 66 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 562 | 9.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 76 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Petaluma changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 301 | 715 | 2 |
| 2023 | 163 | 722 | 1 |
| 2024 | 160 | 687 | 0 |
| 2025 | 135 | 704 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Petaluma Police Department's own reports.
How does Petaluma compare with California?
The median household income in Petaluma is $115,430, 16% higher than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $878,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,440 a month. About 59,247 people live on 14 square miles of land, roughly 4,110 per square mile. The city lies in Sonoma County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Petaluma | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,247 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $115,430 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $878,600 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,440 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.5% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 45.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Petaluma?
No active Superfund site is listed in Petaluma. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Sola Optical Usa, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Sonoma County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Petaluma?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Petaluma city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Petaluma?
Federal school lists place 27 public and 6 private schools within Petaluma. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Golden Gate National Recreation Area. 10 state parks or recreation areas: China Camp State Park, Jack London State Historic Park, Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park, Olompali State Historic Park and Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Petaluma
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Petaluma city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Sportsmans Arms (Petaluma).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Petaluma city limits: Bevmo! (Petaluma), Charley's Deli Fine Wines & Liquor (Petaluma) and Willibees Wines & Spirits (Petaluma).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Petaluma city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Petaluma?
In 2025, Petaluma had 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (135 reported), 47% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 11.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Petaluma?
$115,430 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Petaluma?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $878,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Petaluma?
Sonoma County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Novato, CA (12 mi) · Santa Rosa, CA (15 mi) · Napa, CA (18 mi) · San Rafael, CA (19 mi) · Vallejo, CA (22 mi) · Richmond, CA (25 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Sonoma County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Petaluma city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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