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Sonora, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Sutton County County
Sonora, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Sonora a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sonora residents earn a median household income of $72,273 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,386. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 161 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sonora is $130,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,541. Median rent is $751/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Sonora reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 512/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Sonora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sonora has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.