Sonora, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
2,746 Population
$72,273 Median Income
$130,100 Home Value
$751 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
274 Violent Crime / 100K
33.1 yrs Median Age
16.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population2,746
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 49.7%

Economy

3.7/5
Median Income$72,273
Per Capita Income$28,386
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate16.7%
County GDP$241M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$130,100
Zillow Value$167,541
Median Rent$751
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Depression21.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime274/100K
Property Crime445/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft34.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul46° / 84°
Rain23 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute23 min
Work From Home2.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Sonora Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$72,273
Home Value$130,100
Median Rent$751
Poverty Rate16.7%
Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
Unemployment3.0%
Violent Crime273.7 /100K
Avg Temperature65.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,746
Population Density1,231 per sq mi
Median Age33.1 years
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49.7% Black 0.1% Hispanic 0.9% Other 49.3%
White49.7%
Black or African American0.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races49.3%

Language

English Only44.3%
Spanish Speakers55.7%
English 44.3% Spanish 55.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.9%
Health Insurance83.6%

Income

4% below avg
Median Household Income$72,273
Per Capita Income$28,386
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,252
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$78,272

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate16.7%
Total Establishments (County)161
County GDP$241M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation12
Healthcare Facilities5
Retail Stores24
Total Establishments161

Industry Mix

Restaurants 12 Healthcare 5 Retail 24

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$78,272
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,680

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.1 min
Work From Home2.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

54% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$130,100
Zillow Home Value Index$167,541

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.8%

Rental Costs

35% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$751

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,680
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.90%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.9%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity34.4%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage83.6%
Regular Checkup71.4%
Premature Death Rate10,626 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.9 / 10
Exercise Access87.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)5
Restaurants (County)12

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime273.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault273.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime444.8 /100K
Burglary102.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft307.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft34.2 /100K
Arson34.2 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

46°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average65.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation22.7 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation2,122 ft (647 m)
Land Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,231 per sq mi
Latitude30.5707°
Longitude-100.6418°
County FIPS48435

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.4%
D 16.3%

Republican +67.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
High School+81.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,231 per sq mi
Land Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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