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Sonoma, CA

Sonoma, CA.

Population: 35,196 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sonoma, CA is $940,494 — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $987,500 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,261/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$940,494

Typical home value

-2.1%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$940,494
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
-8.1%
5-year appreciation
-4.7%
10-year appreciation
+25.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.06M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$987,500
Median list price
$1.13M
Median price per sqft
$609
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
122
For-sale inventory
162
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
37

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,261/mo
1-year rent change
+5.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,819/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,903/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,295/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sonoma Charter District, Sonoma Valley Unified
Schools include
Sonoma Charter, Creekside High, Altimira Middle, El Verano Elementary, Flowery Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
93
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (23.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.0 in
Annual snowfall
1.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
9
Days with Good air quality
365
Highest AQI recorded (year)
39

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
177
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,094
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,599

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Muir Woods National Monument, John Muir National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Sonoma Skypark Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SONOMA VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-810 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
36.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,791
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,346
Average weekly wage
$1,378
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,690

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SonomaState medianUS median
Typical home value$940,494$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$987,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,261/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,791$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sonoma, CA?
$940,494.
What is the median sale price in Sonoma, CA?
$987,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sonoma, CA?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Sonoma, CA?
Typical rent: $3,261/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sonoma, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Sonoma, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sonoma, CA. 93 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sonoma, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sonoma, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sonoma, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sonoma, CA?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sonoma, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sonoma, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 9. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sonoma, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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