Soledad, CA

Soledad, California

Introduction to Soledad, California

Soledad, California, in Monterey county, is 25 miles SE of Salinas, California and 70 miles SE of San Jose, California. The city is part of the Salinas metropolitan statistical area. About 11,263 people live in Soledad.

Soledad History

Soledad was founded by Fermín Lasuén as a Spanish mission on October 9, 1791. In 1874, the present day community of Soledad began taking root. The land was then owned by the Munras family, who sold it in 1886. The Southern Pacific Railroad laid rails in this area in the late 1880s. This general law city was incorporated in 1921.

Soledad and nearby Attractions

• Vosti Park
• San Antonio Lake
• Salinas Valley State Prison
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Arroyo Seco Wilderness Area
• Monterey Peninsula Beaches

Things To Do In Soledad

Soledad is known as the "World's Salad Bowl" and is surrounded by the beautiful Gabilan Mountains. There are several wine vineyards, as well as lettuce, asparagus and broccoli fields in the town. Recreational facilities include hiking, camping, boating and other sports activities. You can also find a number of shopping areas within the city.

Soledad Transportation

The Monterey Peninsula Airport is nearby.

Soledad Higher Education

The nearby college is Hartnell College.

High Points

Soledad strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Soledad, CA

Comparing Soledad to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Soledad Almanac

Soledad Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Soledad Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Soledad

Soledad High Schools (2004)

SOLEDAD HIGH
425 GABILAN DR.
831-678-6400
A Title I school.
Serves 850 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

CHALONE HIGH
690 MAIN ST.
831-678-1279
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 69 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Soledad Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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