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What are the crime rate and median income in Sonoma County, California?
Sonoma County averaged 2.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 41% lower than the California rate (4.8). Households here have a median income of $104,674 and the unemployment rate was 4.5% in August 2026. Population: about 485,040 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Sonoma County?
From 2021 through 2025, Sonoma County averaged 1,378 reported violent crimes a year, along with 5,275 property crimes. The violent rate, 2.8 per 1,000 people, is 41% lower than the California rate (4.8); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 10.9 per 1,000 (California: 21.2; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 63% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 12 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.4 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Sonoma County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,378 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 14 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 284 | 0.59 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 212 | 0.44 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 868 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 5,275 | 10.9 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 889 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,830 | 7.9 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 557 | 1.1 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (10 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Sonoma County?
Half of households in Sonoma County make more than $104,674 and half make less; across California the midpoint is $99,122. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $815,500, and the median rent is $2,158 a month. 8.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 11,030 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 485,040 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $104,674 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $815,500 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,158 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 8.0% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 62.6% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Sonoma County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Sonoma County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Sonoma County. 2 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Mgm Brakes and Sola Optical Usa, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Sonoma County has 35 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 33 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Warm Springs Dam (356 ft) and Matanzas Creek (95 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
11 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 12,003 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Sonoma County was covered by 8 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 3, Fire 3, Flood 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 130 community water systems, 21 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 29 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 5 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County had 5 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include SR 116, SR 128 and SR 1. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Sonoma County?
Federal school lists show 181 public and 35 private schools in the county. 18 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 85 fire or EMS stations and 14 police or sheriff stations. 9 state parks or recreation areas: Austin Creek State Recreation Area, Fort Ross State Historic Park, Jack London State Historic Park, Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park and Salt Point State Park and 4 more.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Sonoma County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Sonoma County: Stewarts Point Rancheria and Off-Reservation Trust Land and Dry Creek Rancheria and Off-Reservation Trust Land. 2 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Sonoma Valley and Tolay Lake. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Sonoma County
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Sonoma County, plus 13 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Occidental Hardware INC (Occidental), Sportsman's Warehouse #247 (Rohnert Park), Sportsmans Arms (Petaluma) and Wing & Barrel Ranch (Sonoma).
Liquor stores
41 liquor stores are on the map in Sonoma County: 3rd St Market (Santa Rosa), 9th St Market (Santa Rosa), Am Liquor & Grocery (Cloverdale), Andy's Liquor & Fine Wine INC (Boyes Hot Springs), Bali Liquors And Food (Cloverdale), Bevmo (Santa Rosa), Bevmo! (Petaluma), Bills Liquor Depot (Forestville) and 33 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Sonoma County: Planned Parenthood Northern California-Santa Rosa Center (Santa Rosa).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County averaged 1,378 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.8 per 1,000 residents, 41% lower than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 10.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Sonoma County?
$104,674 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Sonoma County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 11,030 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Sonoma County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Sonoma County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Sonoma County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Sonoma County. 2 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Mgm Brakes and Sola Optical Usa, Inc..
Is there road construction in Sonoma County right now?
Sonoma County had 5 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include SR 116, SR 128 and SR 1.
How many nursing homes are in Sonoma County?
18 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Sonoma County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | 68,152 | 6.8 | $60,621 |
| Marin County | 257,969 | 2.3 | $149,091 |
| Mendocino County | 90,244 | 4.5 | $68,092 |
| Napa County | 134,869 | 3.1 | $111,471 |
| Solano County | 451,918 | 5.1 | $100,401 |
Cities in Sonoma County with their own page: Santa Rosa, Petaluma.
More: California statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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