What are the schools like in Penngrove, CA?

Penngrove is served primarily by Petaluma City Elementary. The district operates 7 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.5:1.

What is the median household income in Penngrove?

The median household income in Penngrove, CA is $97,237 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Penngrove, CA?

Penngrove has an average high temperature of 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches.

Penngrove, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Penngrove, CA affordable or expensive?

Penngrove's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Penngrove is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,128,300 and the median rent is $2,071 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Penngrove, CA?

Penngrove has a violent crime rate of 284.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1032.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Penngrove, CA a Good Place to Live?

Penngrove is a small town of 2,184 in California, with a median household income of $97,237 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Penngrove stands out for solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Penngrove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Penngrove city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 110.1

Penngrove's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Penngrove costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Penngrove, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,128,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,071	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,237	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Penngrove's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.0 /100k

Property Crime

1032.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Penngrove is served primarily by Petaluma City Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Penngrove, CA	National Avg
School District	Petaluma City Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Penngrove sees average highs of 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Penngrove, CA
Average High — January	57.6°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	33.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Penngrove, CA	National Avg
Population	2,184	—
Median Age	59.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	16.2%	22.2%
65 and over	37.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sonoma State University, CA 3 mi Cotati, CA 3 mi Rohnert Park, CA 4 mi Petaluma, CA 5 mi Petaluma Center, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Penngrove

Penngrove, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94951

Penngrove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penngrove, CA affordable or expensive?

Penngrove's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Penngrove roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,128,300 and median rent is $2,071/month.

What is the crime rate in Penngrove, CA?

Penngrove's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1032.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Penngrove?

Public schools in Penngrove are operated by Petaluma City Elementary. The district has 7 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1. 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Penngrove, CA a good place to live?

Penngrove, CA has a population of 2,184, a median household income of $97,237, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Penngrove?

Penngrove averages 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Penngrove?

Penngrove, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94951.

What is the population of Penngrove?

The population of Penngrove, California is 2,184 with a median age of 59.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Penngrove?

Key numbers for living in Penngrove: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $1,128,300, median household income $97,237, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Penngrove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.