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El Verano, CA
Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California.
Population
3,443
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,008
ZIP codes
0
El Verano and its ZIP codes
El Verano at a glance
- El Verano is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $123,738, 25% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $909,300 (24% above California) and median rent is $2,372 a month.
Local data for El Verano, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Verano, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,738
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$909,300
Median rent
$2,372/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (895), Irish Americans (523), Italian Americans (495).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sonoma County. PPP loans are for El Verano.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,248
206,393 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,832
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $6,788 per person
How people get to work
El Verano, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Verano, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
806
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,790
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 38°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Verano, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near El Verano
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Boyes Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.1 |
| SonomaCity | 1.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua CalienteCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.5 |
| EldridgeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| TemelecCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Glen EllenCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.1 |
| PetalumaCity | 8 mi | 14.4 |
| KenwoodCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.2 |
| YountvilleCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| PenngroveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| Sonoma State UniversityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| NapaCity | 11 mi | 18.1 |
| Rohnert ParkCity | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| RutherfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| CotatiCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Verano, CA in?
- El Verano is in Sonoma County, California.
- What is the population of El Verano, CA?
- About 3,443 people live in El Verano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Verano?
- Nearby places include Boyes Hot Springs (1 mi), Sonoma (1.7 mi), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (2.1 mi), Eldridge (2.7 mi), Temelec (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023