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Soledad, California

city · Monterey County

At a glance

26,365
Population
$595,900
Median home value (all homes)
96% above U.S. median
$646,952
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,698/mo
Median rent
26% above U.S. median
$96,862
Median household income
23% above U.S. median
30 min
Average commute
94.5%
Homes with broadband
1.62%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 131 — 31% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing114% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities0% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost61% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
CET-Soledad Certificates
Nearest 4-year college30 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates57.9%
College graduates6.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Soledad Economic Development
City government page for Soledad, CA with links to Economic Development, Building & Safety, Planning, and public meetings, providing municipal services for residents and businesses.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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