Petaluma, CA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 20,340 housing units in Petaluma.
This represents a 22.9% growth from 16,546 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 20,310 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 30 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Petaluma is about 70.1%.
Petaluma's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 1.8%.
Average household size is 2.7 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Petaluma were built after 1975.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.70% |
| One Bedroom | 9.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 22.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 37% |
| Four Bedrooms | 24.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.8 |
| Median year structure was built | 1976 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $289,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $343,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Median year structure was built | 1972 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $933 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.50% |
| Second Mortgage | 16.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 55.20% |
| Debt Free | 16.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.1% |
