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Sonora, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sonora, CA (Tuolumne County) — Census median home value $379,300, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Sonora houses and the broader area.
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Sonora, CA is in Tuolumne County, California — this guide covers houses in Sonora and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,965, with a median household income of $62,621. Census data puts the median value of houses in Sonora at $379,300.
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Market overview
Sonora housing market
Sonora is in Tuolumne County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sonora and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$379,300
Population (Census ACS)
4,965
Median household income
$62,621
County price trend (2025)
0.04% 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
Sonora market snapshot
Population
4,965
County
Tuolumne County
Median Household Income
$62,621
Median Home Value (city)
$379,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,164/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sonora's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $379,300.
County Price Trend
Tuolumne County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.04% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sonora has an estimated population of 4,965 and a median household income of $62,621, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sonora's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% 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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Places around Sonora
County guide: Tuolumne County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sonora.
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Nearby communities include Jamestown, East Sonora, Tuttletown, Columbia, Phoenix Lake, Mono Vista, Soulsbyville, Tuolumne City, Cedar Ridge, Chinese Camp, Twain Harte, Mi-Wuk Village, Groveland, Sierra Village, Pine Mountain Lake, Long Barn.
Jamestown market data
Nearby city · ~2.1 mi
East Sonora market data
Nearby city · ~2.5 mi
Tuttletown market data
Nearby city · ~3.8 mi
Columbia market data
Nearby city · ~3.8 mi
Phoenix Lake market data
Nearby city · ~4.5 mi
Mono Vista market data
Nearby city · ~6.5 mi
Soulsbyville market data
Nearby city · ~6.6 mi
Tuolumne City market data
Nearby city · ~7.8 mi
Cedar Ridge market data
Nearby city · ~8.3 mi
Chinese Camp market data
Nearby city · ~8.4 mi
Twain Harte market data
Nearby city · ~9.0 mi
Mi-Wuk Village market data
Nearby city · ~12.4 mi
Groveland market data
Nearby city · ~12.9 mi
Sierra Village market data
Nearby city · ~13.8 mi
Pine Mountain Lake market data
Nearby city · ~13.8 mi
Long Barn market data
Nearby city · ~15.6 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Vallecito (~8.4 mi), Douglas Flat (~9.9 mi), Angels (~11.1 mi), Murphys (~11.2 mi), Forest Meadows (~13.2 mi), Copperopolis (~13.5 mi), Hathaway Pines (~14.4 mi), Avery (~15.6 mi), Sheep Ranch (~16.2 mi), Mountain Ranch (~17.8 mi), Arnold (~18.6 mi), Knights Ferry (~19.2 mi), Orange Blossom (~20.2 mi), Buck Meadows (~20.7 mi), Greeley Hill (~20.7 mi), Coulterville (~21.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Sonora data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,965
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$379,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$62,621
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,164
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.04%
Census place type
city
County
Tuolumne County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.16 sq mi
Census GEOID
0672674
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 Sonora
Schools
Summerville Union High — 6 schools, 668 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Tuolumne addresses may be served by Summerville Union High, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Sonora FAQ
What are houses worth in Sonora, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sonora at $379,300.
How much do houses cost in Sonora, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Sonora, Census ACS data shows a median value of $379,300. Active listing prices in Tuolumne County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sonora, CA?
Sonora houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Tuolumne 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 Sonora, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sonora's population at approximately 4,965.
What's the median rent in Sonora, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sonora at approximately $1,164 per month.
What is the median household income in Sonora, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sonora at approximately $62,621.
Is the Sonora housing market growing?
Tuolumne County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.04% annual change in 2025.
Is Sonora, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sonora's median home value at about 6.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% 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 Sonora, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Summerville Union High for many Sonora addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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