Living in Soledad, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soledad · Census data 2020–2024
Soledad has 26,365 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $96,862 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $595,900, the median rent is $1,698/month.
Soledad at a glance
- Population
- 26,365
- Median age
- 35.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $96,862State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $595,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,698/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Soledad a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Soledad
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soledad the median home value is $595,900, 79% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,698 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,421 a month in housing costs.
Soledad median household income
The median household income in Soledad is $96,862 and the income per person is $22,353. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Soledad: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,829
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 4.16
Soledad demographics
- Population
- 26,365
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 4,749
- Foreign-born
- 30.9%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soledad ›
Education in Soledad
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Soledad have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soledad
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Soledad vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad | 26,365 | $96,862 | $595,900 | $1,698 |
| Gonzales | 8,492 | $77,672 | $618,800 | $1,524 |
| Greenfield | 20,232 | $84,740 | $531,400 | $1,724 |
| Chualar | 812 | $59,125 | $649,100 | $1,253 |
| King City | 13,604 | $66,761 | $449,900 | $1,534 |
| Pine Canyon | 2,477 | $110,827 | $414,100 | $1,783 |
| Carmel Valley Village | 4,785 | $156,161 | $1,275,500 | $2,211 |
| Salinas | 161,761 | $91,908 | $654,100 | $1,991 |
| Ridgemark | 3,403 | $129,744 | $850,300 | $3,412 |
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What is the median household income in Soledad, CA?
The median household income in Soledad is $96,862, about the same as 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 Soledad?
The median home value in Soledad is $595,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Soledad?
The median gross rent in Soledad is $1,698 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Soledad, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Soledad?
The median age in Soledad is 35.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Soledad?
The average commute to work in Soledad is 30 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Soledad?
The unemployment rate in Soledad is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soledad?
6.4% of adults in Soledad 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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