Sonoma County

City in California, United States

Overview

Sonoma County, set in the heart of Northern California's wine country, offers a diverse combination of lively towns, scenic vineyards, and stunning redwood forests. The region balances small-town charm, artsy communities, and access to world-class culinary experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
488,863
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.53°, -122.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,710
Local Cost
$2,580
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-0.4°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
930 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STS
Distance
10 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 89/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.