Soquel, CA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Soquel, California

Life in Soquel research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Soquel over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Soquel based on the most recently available data.

10,679 Population
$1,351,340 Median home value
$118,777 Median income
185 Cost of living +85% vs US
$2,266 Median rent
7.6% Unemployment
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Soquel SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 10/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 8.5/10
Commute 6/10

Cost of living in Soquel summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Soquel. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Soquel is 185 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Soquel is 1.9x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Soquel is $1,351,340.

  • The median income in Soquel is $118,777.

185
Soquel's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
Soquel
US

Cost Of Living In Soquel Comparison Table

Living Expense Soquel California National Average
Overall 185 142 100
Services 115 110 100
Groceries 115 118 100
Health 337 197 100
Housing 115 120 100
Transportation 117 121 100
Utilities 122 121 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Soquel, CA Weather

  • The average high in Soquel is 68.6° and the average low is 46.7°.

  • There are 45.1 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatSoquel
Average Annual High68.6
Average Annual Low46.7
Annual Precipitation Days45.1
Average Annual Precipitation38.1
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
68.6°
Average High
45.1
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Rankings & Articles For Soquel

Locations Around Soquel

Map Of Soquel, CA

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1

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2

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3

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4

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5

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6

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7

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8

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Soquel Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Soquel

The current population in Soquel is 10,679. The population has increased 13.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 10,679 -0.1%
2023 10,691 1.8%
2022 10,505 -2.8%
2021 10,806 0.8%
2020 10,721 -1.5%
2019 10,883 0.2%
2018 10,862 -3.4%
2017 11,241 3.0%
2016 10,912 0.8%
2015 10,827 5.4%
2014 10,275 0.6%
2013 10,218 3.0%
2012 9,919 4.7%
2011 9,474 0.9%
2010 9,392 -

Race / Ethnicity in Soquel

White 72.1% (7,700)
African American 0.5% (54)
American Indian 0.0% (0)
Asian 3.2% (341)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.2% (22)
Two Or More 4.4% (468)
Hispanic 19.6% (2,094)
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Soquel is:

  • 72.1% White with 7,700 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 54 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 3.2% Asian with 341 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 22 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 468 Two Or More residents.

  • 19.6% Hispanic with 2,094 Hispanic residents.

Race Soquel CA USA
White 72.1% 33.8% 57.4%
African American 0.5% 5.2% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 3.2% 15.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 4.4% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 19.6% 40.2% 19.3%

Gender in Soquel

Female 51.6% (5,512)
Male 48.4% (5,167)
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  • Soquel is 51.6% female with 5,512 female residents.

  • Soquel is 48.4% male with 5,167 male residents.

Gender Soquel CA USA
Female 51.6% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 48.4% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Soquel for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (106)
9-12th Grade 3.0% (320)
High School / GED 19.0% (2,029)
Some College 22.0% (2,349)
Associate's Degree 8.0% (854)
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% (2,990)
Master's Degree 13.0% (1,388)
Professional Degree 3.0% (320)
Doctorate Degree 3.0% (320)
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  • 1.0% of adults in Soquel completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Soquel completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Soquel completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Soquel completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Soquel completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Soquel completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Soquel completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Soquel completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Soquel completed doctorate degree.

Education Soquel CA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 19.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 13.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Soquel, California

Less than $10,000 5.1% (54,381)
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% (27,064)
$15,000 to $24,999 5.7% (60,451)
$25,000 to $34,999 3.5% (36,928)
$35,000 to $49,999 3.2% (33,640)
$50,000 to $74,999 13.0% (139,115)
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% (109,268)
$100,000 to $149,999 20.1% (214,237)
$150,000 to $199,999 13.6% (145,185)
$200,000 or more 23.2% (247,625)
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  • 5.1% of households in Soquel earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Soquel earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Soquel earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Soquel earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Soquel earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Soquel earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Soquel earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.1% of households in Soquel earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Soquel earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 23.2% of households in Soquel earn $200,000 or more.

Income Soquel CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 2.9% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.7% 5.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.5% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.2% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.0% 13.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.1% 17.8% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.6% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 23.2% 20.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)