Sonoma, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
10,726 Population
$101,281 Median Income
$954,300 Home Value
$2,216 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
311 Violent Crime / 100K
54.4 yrs Median Age
47.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
4.7
Economy
1.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.8
Education

People

Population10,726
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density3,915/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 85.7%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$101,281
Per Capita Income$72,127
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty Rate4.5%
County GDP$14,592M

Housing

1.3/5
Home Value (Census)$954,300
Zillow Value$928,404
Median Rent$2,216
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,827

Health

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Depression24.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime311/100K
Property Crime1,516/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft118.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul48° / 70°
Rain28 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 19 (Good)

Education

4.8/5
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.97
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Work From Home22.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations24

How Sonoma Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$101,281
Home Value$954,300
Median Rent$2,216
Poverty Rate4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+47.7%
Unemployment3.8%
Violent Crime310.5 /100K
Avg Temperature59.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population10,726
Population Density3,915 per sq mi
Median Age54.4 years
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85.7% Black 1.3% Hispanic 2.5% Other 10.5%
White85.7%
Black or African American1.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.5%

Language

English Only84.0%
Spanish Speakers16.0%
English 84% Spanish 16%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.8%
Health Insurance98.0%

Income

35% above avg
Median Household Income$101,281
Per Capita Income$72,127
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,363
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$128,075

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Poverty Rate4.5%
Total Establishments (County)6,535
County GDP$14,592M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation445
Healthcare Facilities452
Retail Stores492
Manufacturing522
Total Establishments6,535

Industry Mix

Restaurants 445 Healthcare 452 Retail 492 Manufacturing 522

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$128,075
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,079

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.8 min
Work From Home22.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

239% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$954,300
Zillow Home Value Index$928,404

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,019,000
Price Per Sq Ft$550
Homes Sold (month)10
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops19.1%
Active Inventory42

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.1%

Rental Costs

91% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,216
Zillow Rent Index$2,909

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,949
1 Bedroom$2,155
2 Bedroom$2,827
3 Bedroom$3,887
4 Bedroom$4,147

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,079
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.06%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.0%
Regular Checkup70.2%
Premature Death Rate5,210 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.0 / 10
Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)452
Restaurants (County)445

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime310.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape18.3 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault292.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,516.0 /100K
Burglary292.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,105.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft118.7 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Temperature

48°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average59.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation28.4 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median19.0
AQI CategoryGood
Good Air Days95.1%
Unhealthy Days/Year0

Geography & Location

Elevation78 ft (24 m)
Land Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density3,915 per sq mi
Latitude38.2903°
Longitude-122.4598°
County FIPS06055

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.1%
D 65.9%

Democrat +34.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.7%
High School+95.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.97

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density3,915 per sq mi
Land Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations24
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)26
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

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