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Sonora, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,965
Population
1,571/sq mi density
$62,621
Median Income
$39,503 per capita
$379,300
Home Value
$400,266 Zillow
$1,164
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
534
Violent Crime/100K
5,527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,621 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$379,300 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$379,300
35% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
34% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,378
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$379,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$400,266
Median Sale Price
$307,500
Median List Price
$399,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
42.9%
Owner-Occupied
57.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,164/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,263/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
193 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Active Inventory
12
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $379,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,266 |
| Median Sale Price | $307,500 |
| Median List Price | $399,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $252 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,164 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,263 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 193 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 12 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $252 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,378 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 33.9% |