California · Metropolitan Area
Soquel is a small city in California with a population of 10,691. Residents earn $114,991 per year, which is 53% above the national average.
Based on current data, Soquel receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Soquel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Soquel is $114,991, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Soquel among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Soquel is $908,500, making it a premium housing market at 222% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,293 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Soquel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 82.3% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.7% |
| 32% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,991 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,478 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,154 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,750 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,930 |
| County GDP | $3,285M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,874 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.87% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $908,500 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,304,688 |
| Median List Price | $1,225,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,225,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $755 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.3% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,293 |
| 97% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,874 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.87% |
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,316/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.6 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9978°N, 121.9482°W |
| County FIPS | 06069 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,324/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 120 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |