Living in Petaluma
Petaluma is a large place in California, United States, home to 60,438 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 14%, #1,419 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 14%, #1,628 of 12,111), retired couples (top 18%, #1,687 of 9,474).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 30 min and sets around 1:54; in late June it sets around 5:37.
How Petaluma ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,337 of 11,898 | #273 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #9,078 of 9,771 | #381 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,443 of 8,006 | #207 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,580 of 6,237 | #195 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,687 of 9,474 | #188 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,111 of 9,474 | #161 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,419 of 10,762 | #191 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #2,923 of 4,537 | #363 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 51 | #2,967 of 4,444 | #380 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 57 | #2,141 of 3,053 | #327 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,855 of 7,271 | #246 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #4,128 of 6,227 | #429 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 50 | #2,688 of 3,933 | #379 of 490 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,677 of 8,006 | #326 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,233 of 12,111 | #337 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #2,652 of 4,114 | #375 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #2,492 of 7,271 | #311 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #1,983 of 9,474 | #201 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #13,113 of 18,063 | #76 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #4,549 of 16,523 | #539 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 15 | #16,546 of 18,063 | #329 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,693 of 16,523 | #394 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #3,289 of 21,167 | #376 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,628 of 12,111 | #38 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,402 of 6,413 | #176 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #3,287 of 12,111 | #370 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #3,214 of 4,750 | #389 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cotati 12 km
- Rohnert Park 13 km
- Novato 15 km
- Boyes Hot Springs 16 km
- Agua Caliente 16 km
- Sonoma 17 km
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood 22 km
- Santa Rosa (California) 24 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.