What is the rental vacancy rate in Sonora, CA?
The rental vacancy rate in Sonora, CA is 5.5% (±5.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 9.6% (±9.0 points).
291 (±141) homes, 11.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Sonora, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.1% in 2015–2019 to 5.5% in 2020–2024 (+1.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.5% (±5.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 9.6% (±9.0 points)
- Vacant homes
- 291 (±141)
Vacancy in Sonora against Tuolumne County, its state and the nation
| Sonora | Tuolumne County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% (±5.0 points) | 5.7% (±2.8 points) | 4.2% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 9.6% (±9.0 points) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 291 (±141) | 8,899 (±471) | 1,096,644 (±18,928) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Sonora, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Tuolumne County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Sonora
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | — | 5.5% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Jamestown | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Sonora | 2.5 mi | 5.8% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia | 3.8 mi | 8.1% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Phoenix Lake | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mono Vista | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Soulsbyville | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuolumne City | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Ridge | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±34.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Tuolumne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twain Harte | 24.7% (±28.7 points) |
| 2 | Pine Mountain Lake | 17.6% (±24.8 points) |
| 3 | Columbia | 8.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 4 | East Sonora | 5.8% (±8.5 points) |
| 5 | Sonora | 5.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Cedar Ridge | 0.0% (±34.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Jamestown | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Mono Vista | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Phoenix Lake | 0.0% (±21.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Soulsbyville | 0.0% (±39.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Tuolumne City | 0.0% (±20.5 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sonora
Is it hard to find a rental in Sonora?
The rental vacancy rate in Sonora, CA is 5.5% (±5.0 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Sonora tighter than it was?
In Sonora, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.1% in 2015–2019 to 5.5% in 2020–2024 (+1.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Sonora?
An estimated 291 (±141) housing units, 11.6% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sonora city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sonora city, California
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