How long is the commute from Petaluma, CA?
Workers who live in Petaluma, CA take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
20.5% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Petaluma get to work
| Means of transportation | Petaluma | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.7% (±2.2 points) | 69.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±1.5 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Petaluma, the average commute is higher than in Sonoma County (25.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Petaluma, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sonoma County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sonoma County, Petaluma ranks 6 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 346 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Petaluma
| Vehicles available | Petaluma | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±1.5 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% (±2.3 points) | 29.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±2.2 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±1.8 points) | 28.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Petaluma, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sonoma County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Petaluma
| Petaluma | Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.5% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±1.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Petaluma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sonoma County (94.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Petaluma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma | — | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Penngrove | 4.6 mi | 35.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Temelec | 7.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sonoma State University | 7.2 mi | 13.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Cotati | 7.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rohnert Park | 8.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| El Verano | 8.4 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 9.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ellen | 9.1 mi | 14.1 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sonoma State University, CA (13.1 minutes), Rohnert Park, CA (26.7 minutes), Glen Ellen, CA (14.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sonoma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenwood | 53.9 minutes (±32.2) |
| 2 | Occidental | 44.7 minutes (±13.2) |
| 3 | Sea Ranch | 44.0 minutes (±21.0) |
| 4 | Penngrove | 35.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Guerneville | 33.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Petaluma | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Eldridge | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Cotati | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | El Verano | 27.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Boyes Hot Springs | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | Rohnert Park | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 12 | Sonoma | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 12 of 25 places in Sonoma County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Petaluma
How long is the average commute in Petaluma?
Workers who live in Petaluma, CA take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Petaluma without a car?
5.2% of households in Petaluma have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Petaluma?
20.5% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Petaluma worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petaluma city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petaluma city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petaluma city, California
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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