Here's what it costs to live in Soledad, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,698 per month, while the typical home is valued around $595,900. Households earn a median of $96,862 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$96,862
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,698
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$595,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,365
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,631
Per month
Avg Home Value
$719,400
Census ACS
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
63°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
48.7
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.0%
What is the cost of living index for Soledad?
The cost of living index for Soledad is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Soledad?
The median gross rent in Soledad is $1,698 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Soledad?
The median household income in Soledad is $96,862 per year.
What is the median home value in Soledad?
The median home value in Soledad is $595,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Soledad?
Air quality data for Soledad is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Soledad?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
