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Soledad, CA

Soledad, CA.

Population: 27,471 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Soledad, CA is $646,010 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $696,000 after a median 11 days on market. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$646,010

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$646,010
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$646,010
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$696,000
Median list price
$669,000
Median price per sqft
$400
1-year sale-price change
+0.1%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Mission Union Elementary, Soledad Unified
Schools include
Mission Elementary, Main Street Middle, San Vicente Elementary, Soledad High, Rose Ferrero Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
653
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,803
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,168

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Clark Ranch Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHERN MONTEREY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,526 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
17.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,707
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
61.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
162,831
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
512

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SoledadState medianUS median
Median home value$646,010$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$696,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,707$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Soledad, CA?
$646,010.
What is the median sale price in Soledad, CA?
$696,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Soledad, CA?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Soledad, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,330/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Soledad, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Soledad, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in Soledad, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Soledad, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Soledad, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Soledad, CA?
12 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Soledad, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Soledad, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Soledad, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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