Petaluma, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 55,563 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Cultural Attractions
The town has more than 30 antique shops.
Recreation
In the summer, Cinnabar Theater hosts a music festival, and the autumn brings Art in the Park and the Petaluma Poetry Walk.
Historical
The 1906 earthquake that destroyed much of the San Francisco area spared this town significant damage; consequently, Petaluma is known for the number of Victorian houses still standing in the historic downtown.
Economy
The town was once billed as the “World’s Egg Basket,” and plenty of dairy farming continues there today.
Fun Fact
The movies American Graffiti, Peggy Sue Got Married, and Basic Instinct were filmed here.
| Population [details] | 55,563 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 785.93 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 32.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 61.14 °F/38.42 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 83.91 °F/57.75 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 20.52 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 47 |
| Cost of living [details] | 119.1 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Francisco (31.93 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHARLES M. SCHULZ - SONOMA COUNTY (21.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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