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Occidental, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Occidental, CA (Sonoma County) — Census median home value $1,204,000, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Occidental houses and the broader area.
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Occidental, CA is in Sonoma County, California — this guide covers houses in Occidental and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,162, with a median household income of $104,044. Census data puts the median value of houses in Occidental at $1,204,000.
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Market overview
Occidental housing market
Occidental is in Sonoma County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Occidental and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,204,000
Population (Census ACS)
1,162
Median household income
$104,044
County price trend (2025)
0.49% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Occidental market snapshot
Population
1,162
County
Sonoma County
Median Household Income
$104,044
Median Home Value (city)
$1,204,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,535/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Occidental's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,204,000.
County Price Trend
Sonoma County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.49% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Occidental has an estimated population of 1,162 and a median household income of $104,044, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Occidental's Census-reported median home value works out to about 11.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Tomales (~10.7 mi), Dillon Beach (~10.9 mi), Inverness (~22.4 mi), Calistoga (~22.8 mi), Point Reyes Station (~22.9 mi), St. Helena (~26.4 mi), Nicasio (~26.7 mi), Deer Park (~26.8 mi), Rutherford (~27.7 mi), Oakville (~28.7 mi), Angwin (~28.9 mi), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (~29.5 mi), Middletown (~29.6 mi), Black Point-Green Point (~30.2 mi), Novato (~30.2 mi), Yountville (~30.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Occidental data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
1,162
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,204,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$104,044
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,535
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.49%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$972,500
Census place type
CDP
County
Sonoma County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.97 sq mi
Census GEOID
0653266
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Occidental
Schools
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified — 13 schools, 6,010 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Sonoma addresses may be served by Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Occidental FAQ
What are houses worth in Occidental, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Occidental at $1,204,000.
How much do houses cost in Occidental, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Occidental, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,204,000. Active listing prices in Sonoma County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Occidental, CA?
Occidental houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Sonoma County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Occidental, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Occidental's population at approximately 1,162.
What's the median rent in Occidental, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Occidental at approximately $1,535 per month.
What is the median household income in Occidental, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Occidental at approximately $104,044.
Is the Occidental housing market growing?
Sonoma County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.49% annual change in 2025.
Is Occidental, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Occidental's median home value at about 11.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Occidental, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified for many Occidental addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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