Sonoma, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Sonoma, California Summary
Life in Sonoma research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sonoma over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sonoma:
The population in Sonoma is 10,702.
The median home value in Sonoma is $977,618.
The median income in Sonoma is $96,090.
The cost of living in Sonoma is 175 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sonoma is $2,164.
The unemployment rate in Sonoma is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Sonoma is 8.8%.
The average high in Sonoma is 69.7° and the average low is 46.0°.
Sonoma SnackAbility
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Sonoma, CA Crime Report
Crime in Sonoma summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sonoma. Key points include:
There were 122 total crimes in Sonoma in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sonoma is 1,102.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sonoma is 198.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sonoma is 903.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sonoma is -52.56% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sonoma Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sonoma / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 122 | 1,102.6 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 198.8 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.0 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 153.6 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 100 | 903.8 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 25 | 225.9 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 67 | 605.5 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 72.3 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Sonoma, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Sonoma summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sonoma. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sonoma is 175 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sonoma is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sonoma is $977,618.
The median income in Sonoma is $96,090.
Sonoma's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sonoma Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sonoma | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 130 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 285 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 134 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 131 | 124 | 100 | |
Sonoma, CA Weather
The average high in Sonoma is 69.7° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 54.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sonoma |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 54.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Sonoma Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sonoma
The current population in Sonoma is 10,702. The population has increased 4.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,702 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 11,074 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 11,014 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 10,952 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 10,897 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 10,818 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 10,710 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 10,602 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 10,430 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 10,292 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sonoma
Sonoma is:
78.0% White with 8,349 White residents.
1.3% African American with 142 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 209 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 15 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 273 Two Or More residents.
15.9% Hispanic with 1,705 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sonoma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Sonoma
Sonoma is 55.4% female with 5,924 female residents.
Sonoma is 44.6% male with 4,778 male residents.
| Gender | Sonoma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 44.6% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sonoma for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Sonoma completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Sonoma completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Sonoma completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Sonoma completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Sonoma completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Sonoma completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Sonoma completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Sonoma completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Sonoma completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sonoma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sonoma, California
5.8% of households in Sonoma earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Sonoma earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.9% of households in Sonoma earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Sonoma earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.3% of households in Sonoma earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Sonoma earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Sonoma earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Sonoma earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Sonoma earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.8% of households in Sonoma earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sonoma | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.8% | 17.9% | 11.4% |
