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Sonning, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Sonning is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,631. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,631 Population
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$66,322 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,322 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,322
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $1
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population1,631
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,322
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$1
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population1,631
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates51.4741°, -0.9121°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$66,322
Median Age40.6 years

Is Sonning a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sonning receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Sonning stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sonning is $66,322, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sonning is $1, 100% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sonning experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Sonning has a population of 1,631. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (79.9%), with 5.1% White, 2.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.2% of residents. 3.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,631
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sonning vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.2%
15% above US avg
Other Languages9.8%

Social Characteristics

Sonning vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sonning is $66,322, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 50.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sonning vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,322
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone37.3%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home50.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sonning is $1, 100% below the national median of $281,900. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1
100% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Sonning, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Sonning vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Sonning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall2.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates51.4741°N, 0.9121°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 41°F (5°C)
2.8"
Feb 40°F (5°C)
1.9"
Mar 44°F (7°C)
2.2"
Apr 47°F (8°C)
1.9"
May 54°F (12°C)
2.0"
Jun 59°F (15°C)
2.2"
Jul 62°F (17°C)
1.7"
Aug 62°F (17°C)
2.2"
Sep 57°F (14°C)
2.5"
Oct 51°F (11°C)
2.8"
Nov 45°F (7°C)
2.8"
Dec 42°F (5°C)
2.8"

The warmest month is August at 62°F, while the coldest is February at 40°F — a seasonal swing of 22°F. December sees the most rain (2.8"), while July is the driest (1.7").

36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone37.3%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home50.7%

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