Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma, CA
Downtown Petaluma at a Glance
Downtown Petaluma in Petaluma holds an overall Houseberry score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.5/5) and schools (3.8/5), at a typical home price of $1.79M. No factor scores below 3.5/5, its weakest being safety, with prices running about 86% above the Petaluma typical home price.
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Downtown Petaluma Amenities
Near good merchants4.5
Public Spaces-
Curb Appeal-
Overall Amenities score: 4.4 (1)
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Schools Serving Downtown Petaluma
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| McNear Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Valley Vista Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Petaluma Junior High | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Petaluma High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Downtown Petaluma Home Prices
Downtown Petaluma FAQs
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Is Downtown Petaluma a good place to live?
Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma holds an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.5/5) and schools (3.8/5). The trade-off is a typical home price of $1.79M against the Petaluma typical home price of $960.66k.
Is Downtown Petaluma safe?
Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score.
What do homes in Downtown Petaluma cost?
The typical home price in Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma is $1.79M, compared with $960.66k for Petaluma as a whole.
Which schools serve Downtown Petaluma?
Schools serving Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma include McKinley Elementary, McNear Elementary, Valley Vista Elementary, Petaluma Junior High and Petaluma High (3.8/5).
What is the weather like in Downtown Petaluma?
Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma receives 77% of its possible sunshine. Summer days run 51° to 79°F and winter days 39° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 28 inches a year.
Is Downtown Petaluma walkable to shops and restaurants?
Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma scores 4.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 4.4 out of 5.
What is Downtown Petaluma known for?
Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma scores highest on nearby merchants (4.5/5).
What are the downsides of living in Downtown Petaluma?
Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma scores lowest on safety (3.5/5). Its typical home price of $1.79M runs about 86% above the Petaluma typical home price of $960.66k.
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