What are the schools like in Sonora, TX?

Sonora is served primarily by SONORA ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Sonora?

The median household income in Sonora, TX is $53,400 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Sonora, TX?

Sonora has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

Sonora, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sonora, TX affordable or expensive?

Sonora's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sonora is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $117,500 and the median rent is $659 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sonora, TX?

Sonora has a violent crime rate of 212.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 254.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sonora, TX a Good Place to Live?

Sonora is a small town of 2,852 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,400 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Sonora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sonora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sonora 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: 89.0

Sonora's overall cost of living index is 89.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sonora costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sonora, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$117,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$659	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,400	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sonora's violent crime rate is 212.0 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

212.0 /100k

Property Crime

254.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sonora is served primarily by SONORA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sonora, TX	National Avg
School District	SONORA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sonora sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 95.6°F in July, with 22.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sonora, TX
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	95.6°F
Annual Precipitation	22.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Sonora, TX	National Avg
Population	2,852	—
Median Age	29.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	50.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eldorado, TX 20 mi Ozona, TX 35 mi Christoval, TX 44 mi Rocksprings, TX 46 mi Mertzon, TX 49 mi

ZIP Codes in Sonora

Sonora, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76950

Sonora vs Other Cities

Sonora, TX vs Eldorado, TX Sonora, TX vs Ozona, TX Sonora, TX vs Christoval, TX Sonora, TX vs Rocksprings, TX Sonora, TX vs Mertzon, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sonora, TX affordable or expensive?

Sonora's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sonora roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $117,500 and median rent is $659/month.

What is the crime rate in Sonora, TX?

Sonora's violent crime rate is 212.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 254.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sonora?

Public schools in Sonora are operated by SONORA ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sonora, TX a good place to live?

Sonora, TX has a population of 2,852, a median household income of $53,400, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Sonora?

Sonora averages 61.0°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.7 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sonora?

Sonora, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76950.

What is the population of Sonora?

The population of Sonora, Texas is 2,852 with a median age of 29.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sonora?

Key numbers for living in Sonora: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $117,500, median household income $53,400, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sonora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.