Sonoma, CA Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 8/10

Housing 10/10

Affordability 3/10

Diversity 8/10

Safety 8/10

Amenities 9/10

Education 8.5/10

Commute 5/10

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 141 total crimes in Sonoma in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sonoma is 1,332.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sonoma is 179.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sonoma is 1,152.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sonoma is -37.13% below the national average.

141
Total Crimes

-37.13%
Below National Average

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Crime In Sonoma Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Sonoma / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	141	1,332.3	2,564.5	2,119.2
Violent Crime	19	179.5	486.0	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	4.5	5.0
Robbery	4	37.8	119.1	61.0
Aggravated Assault	14	132.3	325.8	256.0
Property Crime	122	1,152.8	2,078.4	1,760.0
Burglary	22	207.9	305.8	229.0
Larceny	92	869.3	1,345.2	1,272.0
Car Theft	8	75.6	427.5	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

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 193 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sonoma is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sonoma is $943,021.
The median income in Sonoma is $98,527.

193
Sonoma's Overall Cost Of Living

1.9x
Higher Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Sonoma Comparison Table

Living Expense	Sonoma	California	National Average
Overall	193	142	100
Services	111	110	100
Groceries	114	118	100
Health	374	197	100
Housing	113	120	100
Transportation	116	121	100
Utilities	124	121	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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

69.7°
Average High

54.5
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Rankings & Articles For Sonoma

Rankings

Ranks #116 in Best Places To Live In California

Rankings

Ranks #140 in Richest Cities In California

Rankings

Ranks #193 in Safest Places In California

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Sonoma Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Sonoma

The current population in Sonoma is 10,670. The population has increased 3.7% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	10,670	-0.5%
2023	10,726	0.2%
2022	10,702	-1.1%
2021	10,819	-2.4%
2020	11,082	0.1%
2019	11,075	0.0%
2018	11,074	0.5%
2017	11,014	0.6%
2016	10,952	0.5%
2015	10,897	0.7%
2014	10,818	1.0%
2013	10,710	1.0%
2012	10,602	1.6%
2011	10,430	1.3%
2010	10,292	-

Race / Ethnicity in Sonoma

White 80.1% (8,542)

African American 1.2% (128)

American Indian 0.0% (0)

Asian 1.9% (203)

Hawaiian 1.3% (135)

Other 0.4% (39)

Two Or More 2.7% (286)

Hispanic 12.5% (1,337)

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Sonoma is:

80.1% White with 8,542 White residents.
1.2% African American with 128 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 203 Asian residents.
1.3% Hawaiian with 135 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 39 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 286 Two Or More residents.
12.5% Hispanic with 1,337 Hispanic residents.

Race	Sonoma	CA	USA
White	80.1%	33.8%	57.4%
African American	1.2%	5.2%	11.9%
American Indian	0.0%	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	1.9%	15.3%	5.9%
Hawaiian	1.3%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.6%	0.6%
Two Or More	2.7%	4.4%	4.3%
Hispanic	12.5%	40.2%	19.3%

Gender in Sonoma

Female 53.9% (5,753)

Male 46.1% (4,917)

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Sonoma is 53.9% female with 5,753 female residents.
Sonoma is 46.1% male with 4,917 male residents.

Gender	Sonoma	CA	USA
Female	53.9%	50.1%	50.5%
Male	46.1%	49.9%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sonoma for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (213)

9-12th Grade 2.0% (213)

High School / GED 18.0% (1,920)

Some College 20.0% (2,134)

Associate's Degree 7.0% (746)

Bachelor's Degree 34.0% (3,627)

Master's Degree 14.0% (1,493)

Professional Degree 2.0% (213)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (106)

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2.0% of adults in Sonoma completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Sonoma completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Sonoma completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Sonoma completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Sonoma completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Sonoma completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Sonoma completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sonoma completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sonoma completed doctorate degree.

Education	Sonoma	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	8.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	7.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	18.0%	20.0%	26.0%
Some College	20.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	34.0%	23.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	14.0%	10.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Sonoma, California

Less than $10,000 3.2% (33,715)

$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% (22,410)

$15,000 to $24,999 3.4% (36,138)

$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% (58,144)

$35,000 to $49,999 6.6% (70,056)

$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% (161,109)

$75,000 to $99,999 16.4% (174,636)

$100,000 to $149,999 15.5% (165,753)

$150,000 to $199,999 10.9% (116,693)

$200,000 or more 21.4% (228,340)

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3.2% of households in Sonoma earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Sonoma earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Sonoma earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Sonoma earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.6% of households in Sonoma earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Sonoma earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.4% of households in Sonoma earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Sonoma earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in Sonoma earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.4% of households in Sonoma earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Sonoma	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	3.2%	4.5%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.1%	2.9%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	3.4%	5.0%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.4%	5.3%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	6.6%	8.1%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.1%	13.0%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	16.4%	11.6%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.5%	17.8%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.9%	11.3%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	21.4%	20.5%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

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