Petaluma is a historic riverfront city in Sonoma County, California, known for its well-preserved 19th-century downtown, agricultural heritage and small-town charm. Founded in the 1850s and once dubbed the World’s Egg Basket, it offers easy access to wine country, coastlines and the Bay Area.
Located along the Petaluma River at the southern edge of Sonoma County, Petaluma is one of California’s oldest cities, founded in 1852 and chartered in 1858. Its historic downtown, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features one of the state’s best‑preserved collections of 19th‑century buildings and Victorian storefronts. The city flourished during the Gold Rush era thanks to its riverfront location, shipping produce, poultry and dairy products to San Francisco and Oakland. Petaluma became known as the “Egg Capital of the World,” with thriving grain milling and chicken industries that continue to influence its agricultural landscape today. Residents and visitors enjoy a blend of small‑town charm and modern amenities, with boutique shops, farm‑to‑table restaurants, breweries and regular cultural events. Its location offers quick access to Sonoma and Napa wine country, Pacific coast beaches, redwood forests and the greater Bay Area. With a population of around 60,000 and a diverse mix of historic homes and new developments, Petaluma offers an inviting lifestyle for families, professionals and retirees seeking heritage, community and convenience.
59,321 people live in Petaluma, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $59,036. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Petaluma, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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| Dining · $ | 2.34 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.79 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.45 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.87 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.89 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.97 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.04 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.87 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Petaluma has 24,155 households, with an average household size of 2.43. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Petaluma do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 59,321 people call Petaluma home. The population density is 4,115.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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