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Azure at Lakeville Square

Azure at Lakeville Square

Petaluma, California, 94954

1 Bedroom$1,905 - $2,550

2 Bedrooms$2,230 - $2,955

3 Bedrooms$2,915 - $3,385

Enclave at Adobe Creek

Enclave at Adobe Creek

Petaluma, California, 94954

1 Bedroom$1,299 - $1,350

2 Bedrooms$1,445 - $1,699

3 Bedrooms$2,095

Vintage Chateau Senior Apartments

Vintage Chateau Senior Apartments

Petaluma, California, 94954

1 Bedroom$910

2 Bedrooms$1,090

Vintage Chateau II - Senior Apartments

Vintage Chateau II - Senior Apartments

Petaluma, California, 94954

1 Bedroom$748 - $903

2 Bedrooms$898 - $1,084

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Petaluma Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0004.8%8.4% -3.6%
    $10,000 to $14,9993.7%5.6% -1.9%
    $15,000 to $19,9993.1%5.6% -2.5%
    $20,000 to $24,9994.3%5.8% -1.5%
    $25,000 to $29,9994.2%5.7% -1.5%
    $30,000 to $34,9994.1%5.7% -1.6%
    $35,000 to $39,9995.1%5.4% -0.3%
    $40,000 to $44,9994.3%5.2% -0.9%
    $45,000 to $49,9994.4%4.6% -0.2%
    $50,000 to $59,99910.0%8.6% +1.4%
    $60,000 to $74,99912.7%10.6% +2.1%
    $75,000 to $99,99916.1%11.5% +4.6%
    $100,000 to $124,99911.3%6.8% +4.5%
    $125,000 to $149,9994.6%3.6% +1.0%
    $150,000 to $199,9994.1%3.3% +0.8%
    $200,000 or more3.1%3.6% -0.5%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%5.3%4.8% +0.5%
    10.0% to 14.9%10.6%9.8% +0.8%
    15.0% to 19.9%13.8%13.6% +0.2%
    20.0% to 24.9%15.5%13.1% +2.4%
    25.0% to 29.9%13.8%11.0% +2.8%
    30.0% to 34.9%7.7%8.2% -0.5%
    35.0% to 39.9%6.3%5.9% +0.4%
    40.0% to 49.9%8.1%8.0% +0.1%
    50.0% or more16.3%20.2% -3.9%
    Not computed2.6%5.4% -2.8%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years5.4%9.6% -4.2%
    25 to 34 years26.6%29.3% -2.7%
    35 to 44 years28.4%25.8% +2.6%
    45 to 54 years18.1%16.5% +1.6%
    55 to 64 years7.7%8.0% -0.3%
    65 to 74 years5.5%5.3% +0.2%
    75 to 84 years5.7%4.0% +1.7%
    85 years and over2.6%1.6% +1.0%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes19.6%30.9% -11.3%
    30 to 44 minutes17.4%24.5% -7.1%
    45 to 59 minutes12.7%13.8% -1.1%
    60 or more minutes50.3%30.8% +19.5%

Source: 2000 Census

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Average Apartment Rent in Petaluma, California

# Bedrooms May Apr Mar 3 Month % change
Studio N/A N/A N/A 0%
1 Bed $1,480 $1,431 $1,365 8.4%
2 Bed $1,818 $1,675 $1,659 9.6%
3 Bed N/A N/A N/A 0%

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  • What do people do for fun in Petaluma?

    Petaluma is located in the Sonoma County of California, which is one of the country's biggest wine-producing regions. Therefore, wine tasting is a popular pastime for residents and tourists alike. Located so close to great wilderness parks, such as Point Reyes National Seashore, camping, biking, and hiking options also abound near Petaluma. Closer to Petaluma than Point Reyes are the parks of Indian Tree Preserve and Olompali.

  • What neighborhoods in Petaluma are good for eating out?

    Perhaps the greatest concentration of restaurants in Petaluma can be found in the city center. This area is located near Putman Plaza park and mostly on Petaluma Blvd, Western Ave, and Washington St. Both Petaluma Blvd and Washington St extend to the north with more dining options. Past Redwood Hwy, McDowell Blvd also offers various eateries.

  • Are there museums in Petaluma or nearby?

    Yes. In fact, Petaluma is home to a host of museums. These include the Petaluma Historical Museum, the Petaluma Wildlife Museum, and the Childrens Museum of the North Bay. Nearby Novato is also home to the Museum of the American Indian, which is devoted to Native American culture and situated on an actual site of a Miwok Village. The best-known museums in the area, however, are located about an hour south of Petaluma in San Francisco. These include the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, or SFMOMA, the de Young Museum, the Asian Art Museum, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

  • What do people in Petaluma do as far as outdoor recreation?

    With so much park land in and around town, Petaluma residents shall not want for outdoor activities. Helen Putnam Regional Park and Shollenberger Park are both located within the city limits, and Olompali State Park, which overlooks the Petaluma River and San Pablo Bay, is just outside of Petaluma in nearby Novato; the latter offers hiking and horseback riding, as well as various picnic areas. A bit farther south, Indian Tree Preserve offers similar opportunities. For a vast expanse of nature, Point Reyes National Seashore offers hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. This stretch of coast, especially Bolinas Beach, is popular for surfing as well.

  • Do most people in Petaluma rely on public transportation?

    Though most Petaluma residents drive to work, there are some options available. Bus service is provided by Petaluma Transit, Golden Gate Transit, and Sonoma County Transit.