
While home prices reflect the value of living in an area that offers an abundance of amenities, the prices of Sonoma County homes remain amongst the more affordable in the greater Bay Area. The County's public school system ranks considerably high within the state including innovative charter schools and high-quality secondary education options with Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. There is a wide array of park and recreation facilities, cultural events, fine dining, theater, music, arts, and festivals.

Residents all over Sonoma County enjoy a unique quality of life. Economic forecasts are positive, and the current unemployment rate is less than 3%. The County enjoys a diverse economy that includes agriculture and a world class wine region, technology, healthcare, tourism, manufacturing, craft brewing, retail, services, and more. Sonoma County is also home to five federally recognized tribes. By 2027, it is projected that 30% of residents will identify as Hispanic or Latino.

In 2022, the median household income was estimated to be $99,631 and 29.2% of residents identified as Hispanic or Latino. Encompassing nine cities, more than a third of Sonoma County's almost 500,000 residents live in the City of Santa Rosa, the county seat, and a quarter in unincorporated areas. With 1,600 square miles and more than 1 million acres of picturesque open spaces and agricultural land, Sonoma County boasts inspiring coastlines, mountains, redwood forests, and the vibrant Russian River. Located in California's Wine County Region, the County of Sonoma lies just north of Marin County, west of Napa County, and less than 30 miles from San Francisco.

Please click here to view our color brochure. The annual salary for the Assistant County Administrator is $205,539-$248,283*, depending upon experience. INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
