Soquel, CA

Soquel, CA

At a Glance

How Soquel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Soquel a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Soquel residents earn a median household income of $114,991 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,478. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Soquel is $908,500 , 222% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,304,688. Median rent is $2,293/month, with 29.3% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Soquel reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,187/100K.

Education

44.7% of adults in Soquel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soquel has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

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