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Housing in Sonoma County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Sonoma County averages $2,158/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the California median of $2,036 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sonoma County FMR Area are $2,064 for a studio, $2,282 for 1‑bedroom, $2,994 for 2‑bedroom, $4,116 for 3‑bedroom, and $4,392 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $836 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sonoma County shows a 39% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sonoma County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to California at 5.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
