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Soledad, CA

Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,476 Population 5,488/sq mi density
$93,204 Median Income $21,221 per capita
$571,600 Home Value $621,907 Zillow
$1,604 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
204 Violent Crime/100K 523 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$93,204 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$571,600 home value, $1,604/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Soledad, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,204
24% above
$21,221 per capita
Home Value
$571,600
103% above
Zillow: $621,907
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
38% above
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
46% below
523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
58.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Soledad Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
203%
Rent
138%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Soledad a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Soledad residents earn a median household income of $93,204 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,221. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,844 business establishments, including 1,118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Soledad is $571,600 , 103% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $621,907. Median rent is $1,604/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Soledad reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 523/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in Soledad hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 58.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soledad has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population24,476
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density5,488/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,204
Per Capita$21,221
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

B
Home Value$571,600
Rent$1,604
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$621,907
Housing Units4,591
Rent Burden33.8%

Crime

F
Violent204/100K
Property523/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary92/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking15.4%
Premature Death6,114/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation254 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+58.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries28

Did You Know?

Soledad was founded in 1921.
The median home in Soledad was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.