Soda Bay, CA

Full City Profile · California · Lake County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
968 Population 750/sq mi density
$96,994 Median Income $55,135 per capita
$330,600 Home Value $239,055 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,994 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$330,600 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Soda Bay, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,994
29% above
$55,135 per capita
Home Value
$330,600
17% above
Zillow: $239,055
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
2% above
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Soda Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Soda Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
129%
Home Value
117%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Soda Bay a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Soda Bay residents earn a median household income of $96,994 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,135. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,657 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Soda Bay is $330,600 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,055. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

34.4% of adults in Soda Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soda Bay has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population968
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,994
Per Capita$55,135
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,600
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$239,055
Housing Units715
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.8%
Premature Death12,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,941 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Soda Bay was built in 1987.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.