Sonora, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Sutton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,746
Population
1,231/sq mi density
$72,273
Median Income
$28,386 per capita
$130,100
Home Value
$149,847 Zillow
$751
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
212
Violent Crime/100K
254 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$72,273 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$130,100
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$751/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,229
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$130,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$149,847
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.8%
Owner-Occupied
36.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$751/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $130,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $149,847 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $751 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,229 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |