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Soquel, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Soquel, CA (Santa Cruz County) — Census median home value $908,500, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Soquel houses and the broader area.
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Soquel, CA is in Santa Cruz County, California — this guide covers houses in Soquel and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,691, with a median household income of $114,991. Census data puts the median value of houses in Soquel at $908,500.
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Market overview
Soquel housing market
Soquel is in Santa Cruz County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Soquel and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$908,500
Population (Census ACS)
10,691
Median household income
$114,991
County price trend (2025)
0.27% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Soquel market snapshot
Population
10,691
County
Santa Cruz County
Median Household Income
$114,991
Median Home Value (city)
$908,500
Median Gross Rent
$2,293/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Soquel's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $908,500.
County Price Trend
Santa Cruz County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.27% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Soquel has an estimated population of 10,691 and a median household income of $114,991, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Soquel's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Soquel data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
10,691
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$908,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$114,991
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,293
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.27%
Census place type
CDP
County
Santa Cruz County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.60 sq mi
Census GEOID
0672688
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Soquel
Schools
Pajaro Valley Unified — 34 schools, 17,452 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Santa Cruz addresses may be served by Pajaro Valley Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Soquel FAQ
What are houses worth in Soquel, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Soquel at $908,500.
How much do houses cost in Soquel, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Soquel, Census ACS data shows a median value of $908,500. Active listing prices in Santa Cruz County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Soquel, CA?
Soquel houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Santa Cruz County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Soquel, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Soquel's population at approximately 10,691.
What's the median rent in Soquel, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Soquel at approximately $2,293 per month.
What is the median household income in Soquel, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Soquel at approximately $114,991.
Is the Soquel housing market growing?
Santa Cruz County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.27% annual change in 2025.
Is Soquel, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Soquel's median home value at about 7.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Soquel, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Pajaro Valley Unified for many Soquel addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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