East Sonora, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

East Sonora is a small town in California with a population of 2,823. Residents earn $85,461 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,823 Population 1,152/sq mi density
$85,461 Median Income $53,859 per capita
$291,300 Home Value
$1,333 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,461 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$291,300 home value, $1,333/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,461
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $291,300
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,333
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.6%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How East Sonora Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,823
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density1,152/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,461
Per Capita$53,859
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,300
Rent$1,333
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden35.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation2,187 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+95.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Libraries13

Is East Sonora a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Sonora receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. East Sonora stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Sonora is $85,461, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Sonora is $291,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,333 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

East Sonora enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

East Sonora has a population of 2,823 with a density of 1,152 people per square mile. The median age is 60.3 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.7%), with 3.2% Hispanic.

Population

2,823
Total Population
1,152
People / sq mi
60.3yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%
Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

East Sonora vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Sonora vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Sonora is $85,461, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: East Sonora vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,461
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,859
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Work from Home13.2%

Walkability

The median home value in East Sonora is $291,300, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,333 (15% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$291,300
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,333
15% above US avg
Rent Burden35.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.58%
In East Sonora, 28.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Sonora vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.6%
11% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate71.4%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479

Crime Rates: East Sonora vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

East Sonora has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
14% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,187 ft (667 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,152/sq mi
Coordinates37.9742°N, 120.3380°W
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+95.4%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,152/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Work from Home13.2%

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