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Soquel, CA

Soquel, CA.

Population: 11,639 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Soquel, CA is $1.37M — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.51M after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,598/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.37M

Typical home value

+6.3%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.37M
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+14.0%
10-year appreciation
+61.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.39M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.51M
Median list price
$1.42M
Median price per sqft
$699
1-year sale-price change
-2.1%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,598/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$3,230/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,390/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$4,254/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$5,531/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,748/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mountain Elementary, Santa Cruz City High, Soquel Union Elementary
Schools include
Mountain Elementary, Soquel High, Main Street Elementary, Soquel Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tsunami: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Watkins-Johnson Co. (Stewart Division Plant) (5.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
320
Days with Moderate air quality
45
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,747
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,705

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (54 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Pinnacles National Park, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Monterey Bay Academy Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
26
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,763 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
35.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,163
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,953
Average weekly wage
$1,280
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
470

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SoquelState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.37M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.51M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,598/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,163$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Soquel, CA?
$1.37M.
What is the median sale price in Soquel, CA?
$1.51M.
How long do homes take to sell in Soquel, CA?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Soquel, CA?
Typical rent: $3,598/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Soquel, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, heat wave.
What is the wildfire risk in Soquel, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Soquel, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Soquel, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Soquel, CA?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Soquel, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Soquel, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Soquel, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Soquel

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