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 <em>American Graffiti, Peggy Sue Got Married, </em>and<em> Basic Instinct</em> were filmed here.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 56,517
- Population under 55:
- 73.0%
- Population over 55:
- 27.0%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- San Francisco
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 83°F July High, 38°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $61,187
- Median home price:
- $366,000
- Average property tax:
- N/A
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 10%
- High
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 20
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 20/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 54/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 306
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