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Soledad, CA
City in Monterey County, California.
Population
26,365
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,911
ZIP codes
0
Soledad and its ZIP codes
Soledad at a glance
- Soledad is about 23 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 289th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $96,862, close to the California median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $595,900 (19% below California) and median rent is $1,698 a month.
Local data for Soledad, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Soledad, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,862
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$595,900
Median rent
$1,698/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.4%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (19,582), Salvadoran Americans (323), German Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Soledad.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,594
198,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,175
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,526 per person
How people get to work
Soledad, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Soledad, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
600
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
1,190
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
16.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Soledad, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.3%
U.S. 11.1% +13.2 pts
Cities near Soledad
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenfieldCity | 8.1 mi | 3 |
| GonzalesCity | 8.9 mi | 1.9 |
| ChualarCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| King CityCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| Pine CanyonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| Carmel Valley VillageCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 19 |
| SpreckelsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| SalinasCity | 25 mi | 23.5 |
| Tres PinosCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.6 |
| RidgemarkCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| San LucasCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| BorondaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort Hunter LiggettCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Soledad, CA in?
- Soledad is in Monterey County, California.
- What is the population of Soledad, CA?
- About 26,365 people live in Soledad, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Soledad?
- Nearby places include Greenfield (8.1 mi), Gonzales (8.9 mi), Chualar (15 mi), King City (18 mi), Pine Canyon (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023