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Living in Soledad, CA
Explore Soledad and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.1 / 10
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Soledad at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population26,365
Median Household Income$96,862
Median Home Value$595,900
Median Gross Rent$1,698
Median Age35.8
Average Household Size4.2
Unemployment2.7%
Work From Home3.8%
Homeownership58.0%
Housing Vacancy1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Soledad is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Soledad and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Soledad
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$595,900
Median Gross Rent$1,698
Homeownership58.0%
Housing Vacancy1.7%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Soledad, CA
Median Household Income$96,862
Unemployment2.7%
Work From Home3.8%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Soledad and how households are structured
Population26,365
Median Age35.8
Average Household Size4.2
Soledad is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Soledad
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Soledad point to very hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High95.9°F
Average Winter Low34.0°F
Annual Rainfall16.6 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Soledad
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Soledad is located in Monterey County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Monterey County.
County Intelligence
Soledad & Monterey County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Soledad is located in Monterey County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Soledad.
Current NarrowTheList data for Soledad shows a population of about 26,365. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Monterey County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Soledad.
For someone considering a move to Soledad, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.