Sonoma County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
485,642 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$102,840 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$779,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$874 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,913 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area
5
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area
3
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 0 47
Feb 6 0 50
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 2 0 56
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 4 0 53
Dec 7 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CA State Senate District 2, CA Assembly District 2, CA
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Schools

El Molino High
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
Guerneville Elementary
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Empire College
11 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Santa Rosa Junior College
12 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Sonoma State University
19 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Healdsburg District Hospital
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
69 miles, S • 4.6 star
Sacramento International Airport
73 miles, E • 3.2 star
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