Sonora, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
4,965 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,621 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$379,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$747 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$946 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tuolumne County
4
Sonora Urban Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tuolumne County
4
Sonora Urban Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 8 42
Feb 6 8 45
Mar 5 7 48
Apr 3 3 53
May 2 0 60
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 68
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 4 2 49
Dec 6 7 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Theodore Bird High
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Dario Cassina High
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Tuolumne County Special Education
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Tuolumne County Community/ISP
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Columbia College
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Adventist Health Sonora
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Mark Twain Medical Center
21 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Oak Valley Hospital District
30 miles, W • 3.2 star
Sutter Amador Hospital
33 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
47 miles, W • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
82 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
88 miles, SE • 1 star
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