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Petaluma, California · ZIP 94954

Petaluma — ZIP 94954

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Petaluma (94954) scores 73/100 — Good for Petaluma. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $844K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$844K
Median rent$2,848/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$844K

Median Rent

$2,848/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,502

Violent Crime

1,207

Property Crime

5,295

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sonoma County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
River Montessori Elementary CharterKG–06144
65%
65%
Meadow ElementaryKG–06384
62%
82%
Sonoma Mountain ElementaryKG–06422
57%
66%
Corona Creek ElementaryKG–06403
57%
67%
Old Adobe Elementary CharterKG–06278
47%
52%
Kenilworth Junior High07–08812
40%
56%
Casa Grande High09–121,653
32%
64%
Loma Vista Immersion AcademyKG–06451
32%
32%
La Tercera ElementaryKG–06295
32%
32%
McDowell ElementaryKG–06329
17%
22%
Miwok Valley Elementary CharterKG–06288
17%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

38,000

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

45.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94954 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 94954 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 94954 is approximately $844K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 94954 in Petaluma has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.