Soledad, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Salinas, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.3

D

out of 100

Overview

Soledad is a California city with a population of approximately 23,947, part of the Salinas, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $646,952. Median household income is $85,040.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 23,947 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $646,952 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $85,040 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26 minutes
  • Part of the Salinas, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

23,947

Source: Census ACS

$646,952

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$85,040

Source: Census ACS

26 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

143 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Monterey County (county-level results)

63%
34%
Democrat 93,060
Republican 49,226
Leans D+29.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 31.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 36.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 54.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.3

Location

Soledad, CA (36.4196, -121.3243)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.