Monterey County · Salinas · population 26,345
Where Soledad stands
At or near all-time high.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Soledad has held up across the cycle: home values at $636,370 with +4.5% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Soledad's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Soledad
Soledad is a city in Monterey County, California, with an estimated population of 26,345. It anchors the Salinas metro area. The population grew 1.4% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Soledad is $636,370 as of 2026-04, up 1.3% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.5% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 69 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Soledad (Wikipedia)
Soledad is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. It is in the Salinas Valley, 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Salinas, the county seat. Soledad's population was 24,925 at the 2020 census, down from 25,738 in 2010. Soledad's origins started with Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, founded by the Spanish in 1791, under the leadership of Fermín de Lasuén. Catalina Munrás began developing the town of Soledad on her Rancho San Vicente in the 1860s, which eventually incorporated as a city in 1921. Today, Soledad is a notable tourist destination, owing to the heavily restored mission, its proximity to Pinnacles National Park, and its numerous vineyards, as part of the Monterey wine region.
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Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on private road in South Monterey County, CHP saysKSBW · 2d ago
- Soledad, CA Weather Forecast | MSN WeatherMSN · 2d ago
- CTF mourns passing of LVN Kindra Aguilar – California Department of Corrections and RehabilitationCDCR (.gov) · 3mo ago
- Policy Support Leads to Rise in Distributed Wind Funding and Expansion in Rural CommunitiesDepartment of Energy (.gov) · 1mo ago
- Basketball On Demand Games – Soledad High School – Soledad, CANFHS Network · 1w ago
- Soledad, California · as of 1:31 AM UTCThe Weather Channel · 3mo ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Salinas area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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