Life in Soledad research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Soledad over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Soledad:
The population in Soledad is 24,781.
The median home value in Soledad is $587,819.
The median income in Soledad is $85,040.
The cost of living in Soledad is 119 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Soledad is $1,512.
The unemployment rate in Soledad is 2.9%.
The poverty rate in Soledad is 17.2%.
The average high in Soledad is 68.4° and the average low is 47.0°.
Crime in Soledad summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Soledad. Key points include:
There were 260 total crimes in Soledad in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Soledad is 1,047.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Soledad is 302.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Soledad is 745.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Soledad is -54.91% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Soledad / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 260 | 1,047.9 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 75 | 302.3 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 3 | 12.1 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 18 | 72.5 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 49 | 197.5 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 185 | 745.6 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 32 | 129.0 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 125 | 503.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 28 | 112.9 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Soledad summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Soledad. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Soledad is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Soledad is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Soledad is $587,819.
The median income in Soledad is $85,040.
Living Expense | Soledad | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 119 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 102 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 95 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 132 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 128 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 142 | 124 | 100 |
The average high in Soledad is 68.4° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 36.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
Stat | Soledad |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 68.4 |
Average Annual Low | 47.0 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 36.3 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 16.0 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
The current population in Soledad is 24,781. The population has decreased -2.2% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 24,781 | -3.2% |
2021 | 25,597 | -0.0% |
2020 | 25,603 | -0.1% |
2019 | 25,616 | -0.8% |
2018 | 25,826 | -0.7% |
2017 | 26,008 | -0.1% |
2016 | 26,039 | 0.6% |
2015 | 25,892 | 1.3% |
2014 | 25,548 | 0.8% |
2013 | 25,350 | - |
8.6% White with 2,141 White residents.
7.8% African American with 1,934 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 674 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 66 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 45 Other residents.
1.1% Two Or More with 273 Two Or More residents.
79.0% Hispanic with 19,573 Hispanic residents.
Race | Soledad | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 8.6% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
African American | 7.8% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.7% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 1.1% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 79.0% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Soledad is 35.0% female with 8,669 female residents.
Soledad is 65.0% male with 16,112 male residents.
Gender | Soledad | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 35.0% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
Male | 65.0% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
26.0% of adults in Soledad completed < 9th grade.
18.0% of adults in Soledad completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Soledad completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Soledad completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Soledad completed associate's degree.
4.0% of adults in Soledad completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Soledad completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Soledad completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Soledad completed doctorate degree.
Education | Soledad | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 26.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 18.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 28.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 4.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.8% of households in Soledad earn Less than $10,000.
6.4% of households in Soledad earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Soledad earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Soledad earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Soledad earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Soledad earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.5% of households in Soledad earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Soledad earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.2% of households in Soledad earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.4% of households in Soledad earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Soledad | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 17.5% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 6.4% | 17.9% | 11.4% |