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Sonoma County
  • County in California
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Sonoma County

#15 in Best Counties to Live in California
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      D minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B+
    Sonoma County is located in California with a population of 492,498. In Sonoma County, most residents own their homes. In Sonoma County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Sonoma County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Sonoma County are highly rated.
    Population
    492,498
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $665,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,856
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      266.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      59.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      60.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      281.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,240.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      189.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Sonoma County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $91,607
    National
    $69,021
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