In Sonoma, California, the median home price is $798,737, compared with the California median of $860,133; median household income is $104,674; the population is 485,040; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 269.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Sonoma at a glance
Population
485,040
Median Household Income
$104,674
Typical Home Value
$798,737
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
269.5
Avg Commute Time
25.1
About Sonoma
Sonoma has a population of 485,040. The median home value is $798,737, 7% below the California median. Median household income is $104,674 (6% above the California median). The most populated towns are Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Healdsburg.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Sonoma
7 towns, by population.
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Sonoma at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Sonoma?
- Sonoma has a population of 485,040 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Sonoma?
- The median home value in Sonoma is $798,737. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Sonoma?
- Median household income in Sonoma is $104,674 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Sonoma in?
- Sonoma is in California.
- How many towns are in Sonoma?
- Sonoma contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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