At a Glance
Median Income
$50,417
$20,279 per capita
Home Value
$178,400
Zillow: $217,437
Median Rent
$717/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Sonora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sonora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sonora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sonora residents earn a median household income of $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,279. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 327 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sonora is $178,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,437. Median rent is $717/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
16.1% of adults in Sonora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sonora has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population597
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$20,279
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$314M
Avg Weekly Wage$883
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,400
Rent$717
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$217,437
Housing Units274
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation723 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sonora was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.