Living in Soquel, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soquel · Census data 2020–2024
Soquel has 10,679 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $118,777 (20% higher than the California median), the median home value is $957,300, the median rent is $2,266/month.
Soquel at a glance
- Population
- 10,679
- Median age
- 42.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $118,777State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $957,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,266/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Soquel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Soquel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soquel the median home value is $957,300, 188% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,266 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,544 a month in housing costs.
Soquel median household income
The median household income in Soquel is $118,777 and the income per person is $60,992. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Soquel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,433
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.51
Soquel demographics
- Population
- 10,679
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 4,222
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soquel ›
Education in Soquel
48% of adults 25 and older in Soquel have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soquel
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Soquel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soquel | 10,679 | $118,777 | $957,300 | $2,266 |
| Capitola | 9,689 | $102,976 | $783,000 | $2,512 |
| Live Oak | 16,911 | $103,674 | $1,015,200 | $2,421 |
| Seacliff | 3,299 | $130,385 | $1,143,600 | $2,462 |
| Pleasure Point | 5,489 | $119,821 | $1,183,600 | $2,705 |
| Aptos | 6,404 | $134,048 | $1,093,300 | $2,059 |
| Twin Lakes | 5,073 | $90,087 | $959,100 | $2,344 |
| Pasatiempo | 610 | $215,469 | $1,627,800 | — |
| Rio del Mar | 9,201 | $159,929 | $1,338,100 | $3,407 |
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What is the median household income in Soquel, CA?
The median household income in Soquel is $118,777, 20% higher 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 Soquel?
The median home value in Soquel is $957,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Soquel?
The median gross rent in Soquel is $2,266 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Soquel, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Soquel?
The median age in Soquel is 42.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Soquel?
The average commute to work in Soquel is 23 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Soquel?
The unemployment rate in Soquel is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soquel?
48% of adults in Soquel 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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