Living in Sonoma, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sonoma · Census data 2020–2024
Sonoma has 10,670 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $98,527 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $970,500, the median rent is $2,226/month.
Sonoma at a glance
- Population
- 10,670
- Median age
- 57.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $98,527State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $970,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,226/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Sonoma a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sonoma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sonoma the median home value is $970,500, 192% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,226 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,037 a month in housing costs.
Sonoma median household income
The median household income in Sonoma is $98,527 and the income per person is $73,346. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sonoma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,992
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Renter-occupied
- 35%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.97
Sonoma demographics
- Population
- 10,670
- Median age
- 57.3
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 34.3%
- Households
- 5,285
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sonoma ›
Education in Sonoma
51.2% of adults 25 and older in Sonoma have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sonoma
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Sonoma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma | 10,670 | $98,527 | $970,500 | $2,226 |
| El Verano | 3,443 | $123,738 | $909,300 | $2,372 |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 7,247 | $101,288 | $783,300 | $1,876 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3,347 | $85,694 | $823,800 | $1,743 |
| Temelec | 1,628 | $67,582 | $679,800 | $3,030 |
| Eldridge | 1,379 | $121,938 | $766,800 | $1,968 |
| Glen Ellen | 1,078 | $202,097 | $1,371,400 | $1,582 |
| Napa | 78,239 | $105,963 | $856,400 | $2,282 |
| Yountville | 3,348 | $80,342 | $802,200 | $2,399 |
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What is the median household income in Sonoma, CA?
The median household income in Sonoma is $98,527, about the same as 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 Sonoma?
The median home value in Sonoma is $970,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sonoma?
The median gross rent in Sonoma is $2,226 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Sonoma, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sonoma?
The median age in Sonoma is 57.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sonoma?
The average commute to work in Sonoma is 25 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sonoma?
The unemployment rate in Sonoma is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sonoma?
51.2% of adults in Sonoma 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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