Living in East Sonora, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Sonora · Census data 2020–2024
East Sonora has 2,651 residents with a median age of 61.9. The median household income is $77,574 (22% lower than the California median), the median home value is $335,100, the median rent is $1,309/month.
East Sonora at a glance
- Population
- 2,651
- Median age
- 61.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $77,574State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $335,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,309/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is East Sonora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in East Sonora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Sonora the median home value is $335,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,309 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,230 a month in housing costs.
East Sonora median household income
The median household income in East Sonora is $77,574 and the income per person is $58,966. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in East Sonora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,446
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.76
East Sonora demographics
- Population
- 2,651
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 48.1%
- Households
- 1,403
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Sonora ›
Education in East Sonora
30.9% of adults 25 and older in East Sonora have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Sonora
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
East Sonora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sonora | 2,651 | $77,574 | $335,100 | $1,309 |
| Sonora | 4,919 | $82,690 | $422,300 | $1,238 |
| Phoenix Lake | 4,794 | $103,125 | $488,500 | $1,313 |
| Jamestown | 3,265 | $57,276 | $374,600 | $944 |
| Mono Vista | 3,675 | $85,769 | $427,800 | $2,104 |
| Soulsbyville | 2,101 | $96,865 | $419,800 | — |
| Tuolumne City | 1,148 | $57,313 | $431,200 | — |
| Columbia | 2,235 | $58,520 | $376,200 | $1,217 |
| Tuttletown | 440 | $116,652 | $604,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in East Sonora, CA?
The median household income in East Sonora is $77,574, 22% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Sonora?
The median home value in East Sonora is $335,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in East Sonora?
The median gross rent in East Sonora is $1,309 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is East Sonora, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in East Sonora?
The median age in East Sonora is 61.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in East Sonora?
The average commute to work in East Sonora is 19 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Sonora?
The unemployment rate in East Sonora is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Sonora?
30.9% of adults in East Sonora have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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