At a Glance
Median Income
$93,204
$21,221 per capita
Home Value
$571,600
Zillow: $621,907
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
58.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
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)
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.