Living in Soda Springs, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soda Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Soda Springs has 150 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median home value is $840,000.
Soda Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Soda Springs at a glance
- Population
- 150
- Median age
- 44.2State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $840,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.9%
Is Soda Springs a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Soda Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soda Springs the median home value is $840,000, 152% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Soda Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 170
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 62.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.34
62.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Soda Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Soda Springs demographics
- Population
- 150
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 64
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soda Springs ›
Education in Soda Springs
77.9% of adults 25 and older in Soda Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 62.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soda Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Soda Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soda Springs | 150 | — | $840,000 | — |
| Truckee | 17,066 | $130,462 | $947,900 | $1,961 |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 1,599 | $118,493 | $1,019,300 | $1,745 |
| Cedar Flat | 1,089 | $99,153 | $992,500 | — |
| Dollar Point | 1,477 | $76,774 | $846,200 | $2,340 |
| Carnelian Bay | 391 | $247,791 | $910,000 | — |
| Tahoe Vista | 1,048 | $113,314 | $1,038,500 | $1,027 |
| Kings Beach | 2,736 | $68,153 | $772,100 | $1,271 |
| Crystal Bay | 131 | $160,625 | $2,000,001 | — |
More for people moving to Soda Springs
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What is the average home price in Soda Springs?
The median home value in Soda Springs is $840,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Soda Springs, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Soda Springs?
The median age in Soda Springs is 44.2 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Soda Springs?
The unemployment rate in Soda Springs is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soda Springs?
77.9% of adults in Soda Springs 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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