Living in Soda Bay, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soda Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Soda Bay has 802 residents with a median age of 55.3. The median household income is $81,806 (17% lower than the California median), the median home value is $358,600, the median rent is $1,675/month.
Soda Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Soda Bay at a glance
- Population
- 802
- Median age
- 55.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $81,806State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $358,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,675/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Soda Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Soda Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soda Bay the median home value is $358,600, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,675 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,959 a month in housing costs.
Soda Bay median household income
The median household income in Soda Bay is $81,806 and the income per person is $47,068. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Soda Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 591
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.07
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Soda Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Soda Bay demographics
- Population
- 802
- Median age
- 55.3
- Under 18
- 7.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 386
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soda Bay ›
Education in Soda Bay
36.4% of adults 25 and older in Soda Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soda Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Soda Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soda Bay | 802 | $81,806 | $358,600 | $1,675 |
| Kelseyville | 4,011 | $45,663 | — | $1,132 |
| Lucerne | 3,435 | $56,625 | $243,500 | $1,408 |
| Clearlake Riviera | 4,122 | $89,395 | $328,500 | $1,815 |
| Clearlake Oaks | 2,198 | $35,938 | $250,900 | $1,506 |
| Lakeport | 5,113 | $68,518 | $333,800 | $1,063 |
| Clearlake | 16,659 | $41,867 | $214,200 | $1,240 |
| North Lakeport | 2,995 | $64,125 | $410,300 | $1,758 |
| Nice | 2,569 | $52,014 | $172,800 | $1,293 |
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What is the median household income in Soda Bay, CA?
The median household income in Soda Bay is $81,806, 17% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Soda Bay?
The median home value in Soda Bay is $358,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Soda Bay?
The median gross rent in Soda Bay is $1,675 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Soda Bay, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Soda Bay?
The median age in Soda Bay is 55.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Soda Bay?
The average commute to work in Soda Bay is 27 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Soda Bay?
The unemployment rate in Soda Bay is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soda Bay?
36.4% of adults in Soda Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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