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Sonoma, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Sonoma, CA (Sonoma County) — Census median home value $954,300, county listing prices up about 3.3% over the past year.
Sonoma, CA is in Sonoma County, within the Sonoma County region — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,726, with a median household income of $101,281. Census data puts Sonoma's median home value at $954,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Sonoma County's current median listing price runs $972,500, up about 3.3% over the past year.
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At a glance
Sonoma market snapshot
Population
10,726
Median Household Income
$101,281
Median Home Value (city)
$954,300
Median Listing Price (Sonoma County)
$972,500
Median Gross Rent
$2,216/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.3%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sonoma's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $954,300. Separately, Sonoma County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $972,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA shows a +3.3% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Sonoma County's own annual index shows a 0.49% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sonoma has an estimated population of 10,726 and a median household income of $101,281, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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What are home values like in Sonoma, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Sonoma's median home value at $954,300. Sonoma County's current median listing price runs $972,500, up about 3.3% over the past year.
What is the population of Sonoma, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sonoma's population at approximately 10,726.
What's the median rent in Sonoma, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sonoma at approximately $2,216 per month.
What is the median household income in Sonoma, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sonoma at approximately $101,281.
Is the Sonoma County housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA shows a +3.3% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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