What is the median household income in Sonoma State University?

The median household income in Sonoma State University, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.1%.

Sonoma State University, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Sonoma State University, CA?

Sonoma State University has a violent crime rate of 284.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1032.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Sonoma State University, CA?

School district data for Sonoma State University is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Q: What is the weather like in Sonoma State University, CA?

Sonoma State University has an average high temperature of 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches.

Is Sonoma State University, CA a Good Place to Live?

Sonoma State University is a small town of 1,707 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 24.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Sonoma State University stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sonoma State University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sonoma State University city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 110.1

Sonoma State University's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sonoma State University costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sonoma State University, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sonoma State University's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.0 /100k

Property Crime

1032.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sonoma State University, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sonoma State University sees average highs of 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Sonoma State University, CA
Average High — January	57.6°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	33.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Sonoma State University, CA	National Avg
Population	1,707	—
Median Age	19.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.2%	18.9%
Asian	22.5%	6.3%
Under 18	0.2%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rohnert Park, CA 2 mi Cotati, CA 2 mi Penngrove, CA 3 mi Glen Ellen, CA 7 mi Petaluma, CA 7 mi

Sonoma State University vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sonoma State University, CA affordable or expensive?

Sonoma State University's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sonoma State University roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Sonoma State University, CA?

Sonoma State University's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1032.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sonoma State University?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sonoma State University, CA a good place to live?

Sonoma State University, CA has a population of 1,707, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 24.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sonoma State University?

Sonoma State University averages 57.6°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sonoma State University?

The population of Sonoma State University, California is 1,707 with a median age of 19.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sonoma State University?

Key numbers for living in Sonoma State University: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sonoma State University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.