Population 5,030 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Petaluma
Household size in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.66 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.70 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.68 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.49 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in East Petaluma has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across Petaluma.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 40.5 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 42.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 42.6 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 46.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +6.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of East Petaluma is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Locally, though, the population here is younger than in Petaluma as a whole, where the median age is 46.5. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 8.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 8.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in East Petaluma: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Petaluma. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Petaluma
Renters in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5% | 32.5% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.0% | 34.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.5% | 34.5% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.0% | 35.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in East Petaluma than nationally: 43.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 20.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 6.5% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 5.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in East Petaluma as nationally: 10.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Petaluma as a whole (5.3%). Vacancy has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1974 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1975 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1977 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
East Petaluma is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,098 | $1,441 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,286 | $1,526 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,783 | $1,906 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,207 | $2,480 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,109 | +$1,039 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Petaluma pays $2,207 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in Petaluma as a whole ($2,480). Rent has climbed $1,109 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Petaluma
Bachelor's degrees in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 34.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 36.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 39.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in East Petaluma as nationally: 36.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Petaluma overall (42.8%). The share with a degree has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 88.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.5% | 89.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 90.9% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 91.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in East Petaluma never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 3.1 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Petaluma
| Period | East Petaluma | Petaluma | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in East Petaluma than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Petaluma compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Petaluma | 2.44 | 42.3 | 8.3% | 43.0% | 10.9% | 1964 | $2,207 | 36.8% | 82.7% | 3.9% |
| SouthWest Santa Rosa | 3.15 | 34.5 | 20.8% | 58.1% | 4.5% | 1988 | $1,961 | 16.9% | 69.0% | 7.1% |
| Wright Area | 2.92 | 37.7 | 11.5% | 34.2% | 2.4% | 1998 | $2,480 | 21.0% | 82.0% | 11.6% |
| Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | 2.04 | 44.2 | 8.5% | 60.1% | 10.1% | 1955 | $2,018 | 43.4% | 89.2% | 4.4% |
| Marinwood | 2.48 | 48.1 | 2.2% | 22.8% | 7.0% | 1961 | $3,494 | 58.3% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Terra Linda | 2.51 | 52.6 | 6.7% | 28.3% | 5.7% | 1965 | $2,512 | 60.3% | 95.3% | 7.7% |
| Browns Valley | 2.60 | 53.0 | 3.8% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 1977 | $2,988 | 53.9% | 96.2% | 4.2% |
| Northgate | 2.45 | 41.7 | 5.6% | 55.7% | 10.0% | 1980 | $2,977 | 43.4% | 85.8% | 7.2% |
| Coffey Park | 2.45 | 43.4 | 15.8% | 35.4% | 6.5% | 1994 | $2,727 | 35.9% | 91.9% | 5.1% |
| Linda Vista-San Francisco | 2.35 | 50.0 | 6.3% | 25.1% | 9.2% | 1982 | $3,068 | 42.9% | 89.9% | 7.1% |
| Westwood-San Francisco | 3.29 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 49.7% | 7.7% | 1968 | $2,125 | 31.1% | 78.9% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Petaluma. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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