Sonoma County
- County in California
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Sonoma County
- County in California
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 48 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$609,600
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,621
National
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Sonoma County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault266.5national 282.7
- Murder1.7national 6.1
- Rape59.7national 40.7
- Robbery60.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary281.4national 500.1
- Theft1,240.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft189.3national 284
Residents
Diversity
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Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Working in Sonoma County
Jobs
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Median Household Income
$81,018
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Sonoma County
Top Private Schools in Sonoma County
- grade A+
Sonoma Academy
- Rating 4.49 out of 5 41 reviews
- grade A
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 56 reviews
- grade A
Cardinal Newman High School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 117 reviews
- grade A
St. Vincent de Paul High School
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 67 reviews
- grade A
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
- Rating 4.38 out of 5 21 reviews
Sonoma County Reviews
Rating 3.9 out of 5 48 reviews
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Sonoma County is Rich in Culture and History – The Pomo, Coast Miwok and Wappo peoples were the earliest human settlers. Followed by the Spanish & Mexicans, The Mission Solano was the last California Missions. Historical Sites; Including Jack London’s Ranch, Luther Burbank's Gardens, Charles Schultz's Snoopy Ice Arena. We have a Petrified Forest, Natural Geysers, Sky High Redwoods and Beautiful Coastlines. Dozens of Movies have been filmed here Including: American Graffiti , Hitchcock’s The Birds & Shadow of a Doubt, Stephen Kings Cujo, Peggy Sue got Married, Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler, Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, Disney’s Pollyanna. We also have Over 400 Wineries to visit and taste! We have a Rich Hispanic Culture woven throughout our county, from Farmworkers to Businesses Owners to Politicians. We also have one of the finest and affordable college campuses in the United States - Santa Rosa Junior College.
It is absolutely beautiful and every part of Sonoma County has something different to offer. There is the beach, the mountains, wine tasting, and lots of hiking. It is a very expensive county though!
Sonoma County is such a wonderful place to grow up or visit. It is filled with all kinds of people with different backgrounds and has an amazing cultural blend of restaurants, shopping, and events. The agricultural scene is also one of a kind due to the different types of farmer's markets, craft fairs, and festivals that allow people to easily explore what the county has to offer. The unique variation of housing areas is also another great quality. The people within Sonoma County and the community bond we all have is another great attribute. During and after the 2017 fires, the people within the community gathered together to help those affected. The love between everyone in the area is strong, and what sets us apart from other counties. One thing worth changing is that there are not many great shopping areas for well-known clothing stores typically found in malls. Other than that, Sonoma County is a wonderful example of a great blend of people, cultures, experiences, and adventures.