At a Glance
Median Income
$101,281
$72,127 per capita
Home Value
$954,300
Zillow: $928,404
Median Rent
$2,216/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
336/100K
1,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Sonoma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sonoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sonoma a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sonoma residents earn a median household income of $101,281 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,127. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sonoma is $954,300 , 239% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $928,404. Median rent is $2,216/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Sonoma reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,077/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.7% of adults in Sonoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sonoma has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population10,726
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density3,915/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,281
Per Capita$72,127
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
F
Home Value$954,300
Rent$2,216
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$928,404
Housing Units5,800
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property1,077/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault274/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain28.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sonoma was founded in 1883.
The median home in Sonoma was built in 1978.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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