At a Glance
Median Income
$114,991
$60,478 per capita
Home Value
$908,500
Zillow: $1,375,103
Median Rent
$2,293/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
9.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Soquel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.2% (17% above 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 $1,375,103. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,691
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,324/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,991
Per Capita$60,478
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
C
Home Value$908,500
Rent$2,293
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$1,375,103
Housing Units4,341
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation151 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Soquel was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.