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Sonora, California is a small city located in Tuolumne County with a population of approximately 4,800 residents. It is known for its charming downtown area and its proximity to outdoor recreational activities such as hiking and skiing. However, like any other place, Sonora has its pros and cons. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Sonora, let's take a look at some user reviews from bestplaces.net.
According to Mary, who has lived in Sonora for 10 years, "Sonora is a wonderful place to call home. The community is tight-knit and there are always events and activities happening downtown. The scenery is beautiful and the weather is mild. I love it here." On the other hand, John, who has lived in Sonora for 2 years, shares a different perspective, stating "I moved to Sonora for a job opportunity and it has been a tough adjustment. The cost of living is high and the job market is limited. I also don't feel like the community is very welcoming to newcomers."
Sandy, a lifelong resident of Sonora, raves about the city's natural beauty, saying "I've lived here my whole life and I never get tired of the stunning scenery. We are surrounded by mountains and forests, making it a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts." However, Josh, who recently relocated to Sonora, expresses frustration with the lack of shopping and dining options, stating "There are only a handful of restaurants and shops in Sonora and they all close early. It's a bit disappointing for those of us used to big city amenities."
Overall, it seems that living in Sonora is a subjective experience. While some appreciate the close-knit community and natural beauty, others struggle with the high cost of living and limited job opportunities. It may be best for individuals considering a move to Sonora to visit and experience the city for themselves to determine if it is the right fit for them.
based on 15 ReviewsGet to know Sonora with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Sonora
Friendly small town - 2/28/2008
Although Highway 49 is the main street of the town, even in dense traffic, drivers are polite. People wait for pedestrians to cross on designated crosswalks, and allow others to make needed left turns against oncoming traffic. If someone doesn't slow down for cross traffic or pedestrians, we assume they are from out of town and don't know any better. Living in a small town is pleasant in many ways, but that is one of
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The Bright Side...Well Maybe Not - 7/24/2007
On the bright side, the Black Oak Casino seems to be getting bigger and has given many new jobs to the area. Remember you can grow up, go to school, and work at the Casino, Wal-Mart, or the Prison.
Most people move to the mountains for the "Fresh Air and Clean Water" but not here. The smog from the central valley comes right in due to the inversion layer and winds. The crime rate is high and one of the hospitals just closed.
It says a lot about a community when the first sights coming into the town is a Strip Joint, a State Prison, the 1st of two Casino's (one of which has a sign pointing right which reads on your next left - Chicken Ranch Casino), and the Sewer treatment plant and ponds.
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Sonora Review - 7/24/2007
Having lived here for almost a decade, I have found that Sonora is just plan wired. The locals that have been here for a number of years are either nice and respectable or are drunk out of work losers that have a huge egos about themselves and everything their granddaddy's did before they lost their ranches in a poker match. For a small rural county and area, Sonora has very few real working ranches. The community is all about fast development and sprawl. The area has absolutely no planning and traffic is a nightmare.
For most of the new comers, almost everyone is from the San Jose, Livermore, and Santa Cruz area. Most of these folks sold their homes for high dollars and have relocated to Sonora in hopes of becoming the new upper class. Bling, Bling in a lifted pickup trucks is everywhere. SUV's for family's lifted ten feet in the air are commonplace. Between the drug users, parolees from the prison (oh ya there’s a State Prison here to), the prison guards
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Methamphetamine Capitol of California - 7/18/2007
Unfortunately, Sonora (and Tuolumne County) is a town with a “Very Dark Side”. Due to the poor local economy and high cost of living, crime is high. Along with that, Methamphetamine is king here. Local’s have become addicts and then have become criminals. Residential Burglary’s have increased and are common place. When the law-abiding residents leave their homes to go shopping, on vacation, or simply to work, the “others” come and take. The murder rate is also high here in comparison to many large cities. The mother load region attracts many folks with different ideas. Many famous Killers have resided in the area. Some examples are Cary Stayner, the Yosemite Killer, Charles Ng and Richard Lake, Killed and Raped 11 People, Wesley Shermantine, Killed at least 4 people and dumped the bodies down abandon mine shafts, and the Russian Mafia killed 11 and dumped the bodies into New Melones Reservoir from two area road bridges.
The area is beautiful but unfortunately
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Lack of affordable housing - 5/24/2006
There is a definate lack of affordable housing for the working class families that live here. There are many homes for sale, though the market tends to lend itself to out of towners from the bay area who have cash and are
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